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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.14, 258.25 and 169.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.14, 258.25 and 169.90 is: 253.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.14 : 258.25 = 169.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.14/258.25 = 169.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.14x = 258.25 × 169.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.14x = 43,876.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,876.68/173.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.42

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