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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.08, 259.98 and 152.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.08, 259.98 and 152.20 is: 228.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.08 : 259.98 = 152.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.08/259.98 = 152.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.08x = 259.98 × 152.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.08x = 39,568.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,568.96/173.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.62

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