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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.08, 256.77 and 153.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.08, 256.77 and 153.92 is: 229.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.08 : 256.77 = 153.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.08/256.77 = 153.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.08x = 256.77 × 153.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.08x = 39,522.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,522.04/172.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.67

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