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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.73, 259.33 and 160.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.73, 259.33 and 160.88 is: 240.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.73 : 259.33 = 160.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.73/259.33 = 160.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.73x = 259.33 × 160.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.73x = 41,721.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,721.26/173.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.15

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