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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.56, 259.08 and 160.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.56, 259.08 and 160.89 is: 240.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.56 : 259.08 = 160.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.56/259.08 = 160.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.56x = 259.08 × 160.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.56x = 41,684.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,684.01/173.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.16

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