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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.39, 259.64 and 168.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.39, 259.64 and 168.26 is: 251.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.39 : 259.64 = 168.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.39/259.64 = 168.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.39x = 259.64 × 168.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.39x = 43,686.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,686.19/173.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.95

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