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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.13, 259.83 and 158.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.13, 259.83 and 158.01 is: 237.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.13 : 259.83 = 158.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.13/259.83 = 158.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.13x = 259.83 × 158.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.13x = 41,055.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,055.74/173.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.14

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