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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.90, 259.13 and 168.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.90, 259.13 and 168.95 is: 251.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.90 : 259.13 = 168.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.90/259.13 = 168.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.90x = 259.13 × 168.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.90x = 43,779.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,779.14/173.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.76

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