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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.67, 259.89 and 162.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.67, 259.89 and 162.22 is: 242.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.67 : 259.89 = 162.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.67/259.89 = 162.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.67x = 259.89 × 162.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.67x = 42,159.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,159.36/173.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.76

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