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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.46, 260.64 and 162.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.46, 260.64 and 162.51 is: 244.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.46 : 260.64 = 162.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.46/260.64 = 162.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.46x = 260.64 × 162.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.46x = 42,356.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,356.61/173.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.19

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