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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.52, 259.04 and 158.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.52, 259.04 and 158.40 is: 236.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.52 : 259.04 = 158.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.52/259.04 = 158.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.52x = 259.04 × 158.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.52x = 41,031.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,031.94/173.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.47

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