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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.84, 260.34 and 156.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.84, 260.34 and 156.56 is: 234.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.84 : 260.34 = 156.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.84/260.34 = 156.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.84x = 260.34 × 156.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.84x = 40,758.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,758.83/173.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.46

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