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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.18, 258.52 and 160.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.18, 258.52 and 160.82 is: 240.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.18 : 258.52 = 160.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.18/258.52 = 160.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.18x = 258.52 × 160.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.18x = 41,575.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,575.19/173.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.07

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