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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.72, 259.17 and 151.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.72, 259.17 and 151.03 is: 226.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.72 : 259.17 = 151.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.72/259.17 = 151.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.72x = 259.17 × 151.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.72x = 39,142.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,142.45/172.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.62

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