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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.13, 260.19 and 168.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.13, 260.19 and 168.60 is: 253.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.13 : 260.19 = 168.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.13/260.19 = 168.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.13x = 260.19 × 168.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.13x = 43,868.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,868.03/173.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.38

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