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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.02, 258.90 and 152.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.02, 258.90 and 152.97 is: 228.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.02 : 258.90 = 152.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.02/258.90 = 152.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.02x = 258.90 × 152.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.02x = 39,603.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,603.93/173.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.90

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