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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.18, 259.02 and 160.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.18, 259.02 and 160.22 is: 239.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.18 : 259.02 = 160.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.18/259.02 = 160.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.18x = 259.02 × 160.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.18x = 41,500.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,500.18/173.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.64

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