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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.34, 256.79 and 154.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.34, 256.79 and 154.16 is: 229.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.34 : 256.79 = 154.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.34/256.79 = 154.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.34x = 256.79 × 154.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.34x = 39,584.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,584.69/172.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.70

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