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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.43, 260.04 and 153.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.43, 260.04 and 153.18 is: 229.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.43 : 260.04 = 153.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.43/260.04 = 153.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.43x = 260.04 × 153.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.43x = 39,832.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,832.93/173.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.68

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