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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.03, 259.52 and 51.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.03, 259.52 and 51.27 is: 76.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.03 : 259.52 = 51.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.03/259.52 = 51.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.03x = 259.52 × 51.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.03x = 13,305.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,305.33/173.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.90

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