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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.73, 258.64 and 149.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.73, 258.64 and 149.50 is: 223.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.73 : 258.64 = 149.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.73/258.64 = 149.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.73x = 258.64 × 149.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.73x = 38,666.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,666.02/172.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.85

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