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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.01, 259.26 and 154.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.01, 259.26 and 154.40 is: 232.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.01 : 259.26 = 154.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.01/259.26 = 154.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.01x = 259.26 × 154.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.01x = 40,028.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,028.45/172.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.72

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