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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.96, 260.68 and 154.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.96, 260.68 and 154.48 is: 231.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.96 : 260.68 = 154.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.96/260.68 = 154.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.96x = 260.68 × 154.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.96x = 40,269.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,269.89/173.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.48

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