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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.49, 239.45 and 167.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.49, 239.45 and 167.79 is: 231.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.49 : 239.45 = 167.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.49/239.45 = 167.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.49x = 239.45 × 167.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.49x = 40,176.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,176.48/173.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.58

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