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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.73, 259.23 and 145.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.73, 259.23 and 145.46 is: 218.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.73 : 259.23 = 145.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.73/259.23 = 145.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.73x = 259.23 × 145.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.73x = 37,707.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,707.60/172.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.30

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