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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.90, 258.39 and 153.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.90, 258.39 and 153.72 is: 231.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.90 : 258.39 = 153.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.90/258.39 = 153.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.90x = 258.39 × 153.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.90x = 39,719.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,719.71/171.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.06

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