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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.63, 260.36 and 156.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.63, 260.36 and 156.67 is: 234.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.63 : 260.36 = 156.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.63/260.36 = 156.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.63x = 260.36 × 156.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.63x = 40,790.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,790.64/173.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.93

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