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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.39, 259.72 and 166.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.39, 259.72 and 166.68 is: 249.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.39 : 259.72 = 166.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.39/259.72 = 166.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.39x = 259.72 × 166.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.39x = 43,289.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,289.71/173.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.67

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