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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.22, 259.84 and 160

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.22, 259.84 and 160 is: 240.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.22 : 259.84 = 160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.22/259.84 = 160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.22x = 259.84 × 160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.22x = 41,574.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,574.40/173.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.01

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