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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.22, 259.54 and 166.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.22, 259.54 and 166.82 is: 249.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.22 : 259.54 = 166.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.22/259.54 = 166.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.22x = 259.54 × 166.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.22x = 43,296.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,296.46/173.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.95

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