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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.96, 261.40 and 163.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.96, 261.40 and 163.02 is: 244.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.96 : 261.40 = 163.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.96/261.40 = 163.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.96x = 261.40 × 163.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.96x = 42,613.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,613.43/173.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.96

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