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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.38, 259.63 and 168.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.38, 259.63 and 168.25 is: 251.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.38 : 259.63 = 168.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.38/259.63 = 168.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.38x = 259.63 × 168.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.38x = 43,682.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,682.75/173.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.95

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