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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.86, 259.67 and 150.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.86, 259.67 and 150.56 is: 226.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.86 : 259.67 = 150.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.86/259.67 = 150.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.86x = 259.67 × 150.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.86x = 39,093.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,093.86/172.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.16

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