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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.13, 258.13 and 168.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.13, 258.13 and 168.67 is: 251.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.13 : 258.13 = 168.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.13/258.13 = 168.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.13x = 258.13 × 168.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.13x = 43,538.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,538.79/173.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.48

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