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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.73, 259.13 and 152.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.73, 259.13 and 152.55 is: 228.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.73 : 259.13 = 152.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.73/259.13 = 152.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.73x = 259.13 × 152.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.73x = 39,530.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,530.66/172.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.85

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