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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173, 259.50 and 44.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173, 259.50 and 44.76 is: 67.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173 : 259.50 = 44.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173/259.50 = 44.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173x = 259.50 × 44.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173x = 11,615.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,615.22/173
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.14

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