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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.53, 260.39 and 159.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.53, 260.39 and 159.76 is: 239.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.53 : 260.39 = 159.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.53/260.39 = 159.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.53x = 260.39 × 159.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.53x = 41,599.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,599.91/173.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.73

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