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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.31, 260.28 and 150.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.31, 260.28 and 150.30 is: 225.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.31 : 260.28 = 150.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.31/260.28 = 150.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.31x = 260.28 × 150.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.31x = 39,120.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,120.08/173.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.72

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