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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.26, 259.11 and 157.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.26, 259.11 and 157.11 is: 234.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.26 : 259.11 = 157.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.26/259.11 = 157.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.26x = 259.11 × 157.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.26x = 40,708.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,708.29/173.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.96

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