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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.09, 258.87 and 153.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.09, 258.87 and 153.96 is: 230.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.09 : 258.87 = 153.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.09/258.87 = 153.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.09x = 258.87 × 153.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.09x = 39,855.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,855.50/173.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.26

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