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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.90, 259.64 and 156.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.90, 259.64 and 156.62 is: 233.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.90 : 259.64 = 156.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.90/259.64 = 156.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.90x = 259.64 × 156.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.90x = 40,664.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,664.82/173.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.84

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