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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.03, 259.59 and 51.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.03, 259.59 and 51.30 is: 76.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.03 : 259.59 = 51.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.03/259.59 = 51.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.03x = 259.59 × 51.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.03x = 13,316.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,316.97/173.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.97

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