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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.32, 258.71 and 153.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.32, 258.71 and 153.06 is: 228.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.32 : 258.71 = 153.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.32/258.71 = 153.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.32x = 258.71 × 153.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.32x = 39,597.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,597.28/173.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.46

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