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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.01, 259.52 and 55.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.01, 259.52 and 55.89 is: 83.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.01 : 259.52 = 55.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.01/259.52 = 55.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.01x = 259.52 × 55.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.01x = 14,504.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,504.29/173.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.84

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