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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.40, 258.42 and 162.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.40, 258.42 and 162.06 is: 241.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.40 : 258.42 = 162.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.40/258.42 = 162.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.40x = 258.42 × 162.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.40x = 41,879.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,879.55/173.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.52

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