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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.88, 260.28 and 167.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.88, 260.28 and 167.40 is: 250.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.88 : 260.28 = 167.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.88/260.28 = 167.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.88x = 260.28 × 167.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.88x = 43,570.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,570.87/173.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.58

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