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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.76, 259.19 and 147.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.76, 259.19 and 147.15 is: 220.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.76 : 259.19 = 147.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.76/259.19 = 147.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.76x = 259.19 × 147.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.76x = 38,139.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,139.07/172.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.77

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