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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.26, 260.43 and 155.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.26, 260.43 and 155.71 is: 234.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.26 : 260.43 = 155.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.26/260.43 = 155.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.26x = 260.43 × 155.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.26x = 40,551.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,551.56/173.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.05

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