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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.75, 257.78 and 154.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.75, 257.78 and 154.54 is: 230.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.75 : 257.78 = 154.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.75/257.78 = 154.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.75x = 257.78 × 154.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.75x = 39,837.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,837.32/172.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.61

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