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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.75, 258.67 and 145.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.75, 258.67 and 145.26 is: 217.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.75 : 258.67 = 145.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.75/258.67 = 145.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.75x = 258.67 × 145.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.75x = 37,572.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,572.38/172.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.50

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