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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.92, 260.40 and 150.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.92, 260.40 and 150.24 is: 226.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.92 : 260.40 = 150.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.92/260.40 = 150.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.92x = 260.40 × 150.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.92x = 39,122.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,122.50/172.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.25

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