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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.38, 259.78 and 167

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.38, 259.78 and 167 is: 250.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.38 : 259.78 = 167 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.38/259.78 = 167/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.38x = 259.78 × 167
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.38x = 43,383.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,383.26/173.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.22

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