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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.26, 259.87 and 45.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.26, 259.87 and 45.02 is: 67.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.26 : 259.87 = 45.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.26/259.87 = 45.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.26x = 259.87 × 45.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.26x = 11,699.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,699.35/173.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.52

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