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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.82, 238.12 and 148.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.82, 238.12 and 148.25 is: 204.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.82 : 238.12 = 148.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.82/238.12 = 148.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.82x = 238.12 × 148.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.82x = 35,299.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,299.73/172.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.26

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