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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.91, 259.04 and 149.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.91, 259.04 and 149.82 is: 224.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.91 : 259.04 = 149.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.91/259.04 = 149.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.91x = 259.04 × 149.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.91x = 38,808.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,808.62/172.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.45

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