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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.64, 258.80 and 163.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.64, 258.80 and 163.92 is: 244.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.64 : 258.80 = 163.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.64/258.80 = 163.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.64x = 258.80 × 163.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.64x = 42,422.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,422.50/173.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.31

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