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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.17, 258.56 and 154.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.17, 258.56 and 154.81 is: 231.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.17 : 258.56 = 154.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.17/258.56 = 154.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.17x = 258.56 × 154.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.17x = 40,027.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,027.67/173.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.15

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