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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.10, 260.10 and 153.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.10, 260.10 and 153.30 is: 230.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.10 : 260.10 = 153.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.10/260.10 = 153.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.10x = 260.10 × 153.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.10x = 39,873.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,873.33/173.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.35

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