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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.91, 259.43 and 155.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.91, 259.43 and 155.69 is: 232.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.91 : 259.43 = 155.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.91/259.43 = 155.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.91x = 259.43 × 155.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.91x = 40,388.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,388.58/173.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.24

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