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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.48, 259.44 and 155.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.48, 259.44 and 155.92 is: 234.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.48 : 259.44 = 155.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.48/259.44 = 155.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.48x = 259.44 × 155.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.48x = 40,451.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,451.88/172.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.53

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