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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.72, 260.55 and 154.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.72, 260.55 and 154.28 is: 231.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.72 : 260.55 = 154.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.72/260.55 = 154.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.72x = 260.55 × 154.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.72x = 40,196.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,196.35/173.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.39

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