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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.84, 260.04 and 158.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.84, 260.04 and 158.63 is: 237.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.84 : 260.04 = 158.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.84/260.04 = 158.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.84x = 260.04 × 158.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.84x = 41,250.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,250.15/173.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.29

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