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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.39, 260.17 and 160.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.39, 260.17 and 160.31 is: 240.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.39 : 260.17 = 160.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.39/260.17 = 160.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.39x = 260.17 × 160.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.39x = 41,708.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,708.10/173.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.55

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