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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.98, 259.58 and 150.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.98, 259.58 and 150.12 is: 225.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.98 : 259.58 = 150.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.98/259.58 = 150.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.98x = 259.58 × 150.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.98x = 38,968.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,968.52/172.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.28

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