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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.34, 259.74 and 164.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.34, 259.74 and 164.13 is: 245.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.34 : 259.74 = 164.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.34/259.74 = 164.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.34x = 259.74 × 164.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.34x = 42,631.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,631.13/173.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.94

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