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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.75, 258.87 and 154.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.75, 258.87 and 154.43 is: 231.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.75 : 258.87 = 154.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.75/258.87 = 154.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.75x = 258.87 × 154.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.75x = 39,977.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,977.29/172.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.42

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