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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.98, 238.41 and 149.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.98, 238.41 and 149.58 is: 206.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.98 : 238.41 = 149.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.98/238.41 = 149.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.98x = 238.41 × 149.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.98x = 35,661.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,661.37/172.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.16

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