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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.40, 260.62 and 161.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.40, 260.62 and 161.24 is: 242.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.40 : 260.62 = 161.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.40/260.62 = 161.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.40x = 260.62 × 161.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.40x = 42,022.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,022.37/173.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.34

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