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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.70, 258.89 and 153.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.70, 258.89 and 153.35 is: 229.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.70 : 258.89 = 153.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.70/258.89 = 153.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.70x = 258.89 × 153.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.70x = 39,698.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,698.72/172.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.88

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