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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.93, 259.52 and 162.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.93, 259.52 and 162.18 is: 241.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.93 : 259.52 = 162.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.93/259.52 = 162.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.93x = 259.52 × 162.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.93x = 42,088.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,088.14/173.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.99

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