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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.08, 260.22 and 168.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.08, 260.22 and 168.52 is: 253.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.08 : 260.22 = 168.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.08/260.22 = 168.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.08x = 260.22 × 168.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.08x = 43,852.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,852.27/173.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.36

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