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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.18, 258.81 and 163.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.18, 258.81 and 163.19 is: 243.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.18 : 258.81 = 163.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.18/258.81 = 163.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.18x = 258.81 × 163.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.18x = 42,233.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,233.91/173.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.88

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