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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.52, 260.04 and 156.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.52, 260.04 and 156.42 is: 234.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.52 : 260.04 = 156.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.52/260.04 = 156.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.52x = 260.04 × 156.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.52x = 40,675.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,675.46/173.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.41

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