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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.97, 258.91 and 167.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.97, 258.91 and 167.49 is: 249.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.97 : 258.91 = 167.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.97/258.91 = 167.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.97x = 258.91 × 167.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.97x = 43,364.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,364.42/173.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.26

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