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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.16, 261.14 and 163.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.16, 261.14 and 163.08 is: 245.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.16 : 261.14 = 163.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.16/261.14 = 163.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.16x = 261.14 × 163.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.16x = 42,585.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,585.90/173.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.93

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