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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173, 259.92 and 163.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173, 259.92 and 163.68 is: 245.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173 : 259.92 = 163.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173/259.92 = 163.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173x = 259.92 × 163.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173x = 42,543.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,543.71/173
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.92

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