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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.80, 260.39 and 154.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.80, 260.39 and 154.97 is: 232.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.80 : 260.39 = 154.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.80/260.39 = 154.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.80x = 260.39 × 154.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.80x = 40,351.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,351.72/173.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.18

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