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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.02, 259.06 and 151.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.02, 259.06 and 151.14 is: 226.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.02 : 259.06 = 151.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.02/259.06 = 151.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.02x = 259.06 × 151.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.02x = 39,154.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,154.33/173.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.30

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