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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.20, 260.10 and 167.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.20, 260.10 and 167.80 is: 251.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.20 : 260.10 = 167.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.20/260.10 = 167.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.20x = 260.10 × 167.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.20x = 43,644.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,644.78/173.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.99

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