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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.50, 260.06 and 153.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.50, 260.06 and 153.26 is: 229.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.50 : 260.06 = 153.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.50/260.06 = 153.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.50x = 260.06 × 153.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.50x = 39,856.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,856.80/173.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.72

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