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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.92, 258.67 and 145.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.92, 258.67 and 145.32 is: 217.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.92 : 258.67 = 145.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.92/258.67 = 145.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.92x = 258.67 × 145.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.92x = 37,589.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,589.92/172.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.38

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