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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.17, 259.55 and 154.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.17, 259.55 and 154.94 is: 232.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.17 : 259.55 = 154.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.17/259.55 = 154.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.17x = 259.55 × 154.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.17x = 40,213.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,213.90/173.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.23

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