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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.40, 258.89 and 156.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.40, 258.89 and 156.12 is: 233.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.40 : 258.89 = 156.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.40/258.89 = 156.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.40x = 258.89 × 156.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.40x = 40,418.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,418.30/173.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.09

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