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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.76, 258.84 and 144.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.76, 258.84 and 144.06 is: 215.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.76 : 258.84 = 144.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.76/258.84 = 144.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.76x = 258.84 × 144.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.76x = 37,288.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,288.49/172.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.84

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