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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.59, 260.73 and 167.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.59, 260.73 and 167.44 is: 251.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.59 : 260.73 = 167.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.59/260.73 = 167.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.59x = 260.73 × 167.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.59x = 43,655.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,655.35/173.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.49

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