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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.64, 259.89 and 155

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.64, 259.89 and 155 is: 233.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.64 : 259.89 = 155 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.64/259.89 = 155/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.64x = 259.89 × 155
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.64x = 40,282.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,282.95/172.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.33

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