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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.13, 257.06 and 154.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.13, 257.06 and 154.71 is: 231.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.13 : 257.06 = 154.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.13/257.06 = 154.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.13x = 257.06 × 154.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.13x = 39,768.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,768.98/172.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.05

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