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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.03, 259.41 and 70.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.03, 259.41 and 70.25 is: 105.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.03 : 259.41 = 70.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.03/259.41 = 70.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.03x = 259.41 × 70.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.03x = 18,223.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,223.55/173.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.32

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