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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.22, 259.88 and 70.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.22, 259.88 and 70.52 is: 105.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.22 : 259.88 = 70.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.22/259.88 = 70.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.22x = 259.88 × 70.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.22x = 18,325.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,325.61/173.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.79

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