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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.34, 259.53 and 166.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.34, 259.53 and 166.62 is: 249.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.34 : 259.53 = 166.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.34/259.53 = 166.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.34x = 259.53 × 166.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.34x = 43,242.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,242.89/173.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.47

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