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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.60, 258.93 and 153.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.60, 258.93 and 153.16 is: 229.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.60 : 258.93 = 153.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.60/258.93 = 153.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.60x = 258.93 × 153.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.60x = 39,657.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,657.07/172.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.77

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