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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173, 259.50 and 70.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173, 259.50 and 70.34 is: 105.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173 : 259.50 = 70.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173/259.50 = 70.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173x = 259.50 × 70.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173x = 18,253.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,253.23/173
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.51

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