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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.80, 260.88 and 153.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.80, 260.88 and 153.64 is: 230.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.80 : 260.88 = 153.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.80/260.88 = 153.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.80x = 260.88 × 153.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.80x = 40,081.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,081.60/173.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.62

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