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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.98, 261.08 and 151.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.98, 261.08 and 151.12 is: 226.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.98 : 261.08 = 151.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.98/261.08 = 151.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.98x = 261.08 × 151.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.98x = 39,454.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,454.41/173.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.78

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