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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.99, 259.50 and 147.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.99, 259.50 and 147.22 is: 220.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.99 : 259.50 = 147.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.99/259.50 = 147.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.99x = 259.50 × 147.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.99x = 38,202.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,202.25/172.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.83

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