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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.37, 259.71 and 156.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.37, 259.71 and 156.28 is: 234.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.37 : 259.71 = 156.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.37/259.71 = 156.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.37x = 259.71 × 156.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.37x = 40,586.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,586.73/173.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.11

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