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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.37, 259.82 and 154.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.37, 259.82 and 154.98 is: 232.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.37 : 259.82 = 154.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.37/259.82 = 154.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.37x = 259.82 × 154.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.37x = 40,266.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,266.32/173.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.26

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