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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.03, 259.55 and 155.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.03, 259.55 and 155.21 is: 232.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.03 : 259.55 = 155.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.03/259.55 = 155.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.03x = 259.55 × 155.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.03x = 40,283.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,283.98/173.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.82

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