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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.67, 259.31 and 155.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.67, 259.31 and 155.31 is: 231.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.67 : 259.31 = 155.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.67/259.31 = 155.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.67x = 259.31 × 155.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.67x = 40,272.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,272.66/173.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.89

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