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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.82, 260.34 and 168.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.82, 260.34 and 168.06 is: 251.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.82 : 260.34 = 168.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.82/260.34 = 168.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.82x = 260.34 × 168.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.82x = 43,752.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,752.74/173.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.71

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