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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.63, 258.71 and 164.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.63, 258.71 and 164.72 is: 245.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.63 : 258.71 = 164.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.63/258.71 = 164.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.63x = 258.71 × 164.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.63x = 42,612.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,612.59/173.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.43

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