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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.05, 258.35 and 150.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.05, 258.35 and 150.12 is: 224.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.05 : 258.35 = 150.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.05/258.35 = 150.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.05x = 258.35 × 150.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.05x = 38,782.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,782.75/173.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.12

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