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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.23, 259.79 and 70.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.23, 259.79 and 70.60 is: 105.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.23 : 259.79 = 70.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.23/259.79 = 70.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.23x = 259.79 × 70.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.23x = 18,339.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,339.88/173.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.87

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