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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.04, 260.16 and 161.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.04, 260.16 and 161.76 is: 243.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.04 : 260.16 = 161.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.04/260.16 = 161.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.04x = 260.16 × 161.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.04x = 42,083.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,083.48/173.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.20

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