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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.70, 260.16 and 166.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.70, 260.16 and 166.14 is: 248.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.70 : 260.16 = 166.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.70/260.16 = 166.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.70x = 260.16 × 166.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.70x = 43,222.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,222.98/173.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.84

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