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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.22, 259.44 and 167.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.22, 259.44 and 167.04 is: 250.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.22 : 259.44 = 167.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.22/259.44 = 167.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.22x = 259.44 × 167.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.22x = 43,336.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,336.86/173.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.18

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