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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.77, 258.46 and 150.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.77, 258.46 and 150.21 is: 224.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.77 : 258.46 = 150.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.77/258.46 = 150.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.77x = 258.46 × 150.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.77x = 38,823.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,823.28/172.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.71

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