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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.51, 260.88 and 160.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.51, 260.88 and 160.13 is: 240.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.51 : 260.88 = 160.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.51/260.88 = 160.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.51x = 260.88 × 160.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.51x = 41,774.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,774.71/173.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.76

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