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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.24, 258.39 and 168.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.24, 258.39 and 168.11 is: 250.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.24 : 258.39 = 168.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.24/258.39 = 168.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.24x = 258.39 × 168.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.24x = 43,436.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,436.65/173.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.74

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