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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.16, 258.30 and 154.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.16, 258.30 and 154.98 is: 231.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.16 : 258.30 = 154.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.16/258.30 = 154.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.16x = 258.30 × 154.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.16x = 40,031.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,031.33/173.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.18

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