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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.56, 258.95 and 154.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.56, 258.95 and 154.74 is: 232.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.56 : 258.95 = 154.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.56/258.95 = 154.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.56x = 258.95 × 154.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.56x = 40,069.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,069.15/172.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.20

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