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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.41, 259.89 and 155.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.41, 259.89 and 155.03 is: 232.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.41 : 259.89 = 155.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.41/259.89 = 155.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.41x = 259.89 × 155.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.41x = 40,290.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,290.03/173.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.34

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