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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.88, 259.68 and 164.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.88, 259.68 and 164.57 is: 245.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.88 : 259.68 = 164.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.88/259.68 = 164.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.88x = 259.68 × 164.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.88x = 42,735.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,735.54/173.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.78

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