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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.99, 258.95 and 148.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.99, 258.95 and 148.53 is: 222.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.99 : 258.95 = 148.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.99/258.95 = 148.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.99x = 258.95 × 148.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.99x = 38,462.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,462.35/172.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.34

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