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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.40, 258.90 and 160.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.40, 258.90 and 160.44 is: 239.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.40 : 258.90 = 160.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.40/258.90 = 160.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.40x = 258.90 × 160.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.40x = 41,537.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,537.92/173.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.55

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