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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.13, 261.00 and 161.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.13, 261.00 and 161.39 is: 243.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.13 : 261.00 = 161.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.13/261.00 = 161.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.13x = 261.00 × 161.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.13x = 42,120.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,120.68/173.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.29

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