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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.36, 257.76 and 161.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.36, 257.76 and 161.84 is: 240.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.36 : 257.76 = 161.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.36/257.76 = 161.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.36x = 257.76 × 161.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.36x = 41,715.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,715.88/173.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.63

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