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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.41, 259.65 and 163.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.41, 259.65 and 163.17 is: 244.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.41 : 259.65 = 163.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.41/259.65 = 163.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.41x = 259.65 × 163.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.41x = 42,367.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,367.09/173.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.32

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