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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.13, 259.80 and 70.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.13, 259.80 and 70.50 is: 105.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.13 : 259.80 = 70.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.13/259.80 = 70.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.13x = 259.80 × 70.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.13x = 18,315.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,315.90/173.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.79

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