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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.66, 259.22 and 99.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.66, 259.22 and 99.60 is: 149.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.66 : 259.22 = 99.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.66/259.22 = 99.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.66x = 259.22 × 99.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.66x = 25,818.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,818.31/172.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.53

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