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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.99, 261.26 and 166.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.99, 261.26 and 166.30 is: 249.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.99 : 261.26 = 166.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.99/261.26 = 166.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.99x = 261.26 × 166.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.99x = 43,447.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,447.54/173.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.71

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