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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.20, 259.52 and 152.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.20, 259.52 and 152.68 is: 228.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.20 : 259.52 = 152.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.20/259.52 = 152.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.20x = 259.52 × 152.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.20x = 39,623.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,623.51/173.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.77

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