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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.21, 258.39 and 154.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.21, 258.39 and 154.97 is: 231.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.21 : 258.39 = 154.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.21/258.39 = 154.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.21x = 258.39 × 154.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.21x = 40,043.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,043.09/173.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.18

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