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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.47, 260.71 and 160.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.47, 260.71 and 160.74 is: 241.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.47 : 260.71 = 160.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.47/260.71 = 160.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.47x = 260.71 × 160.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.47x = 41,906.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,906.12/173.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.58

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