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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.26, 259.88 and 51.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.26, 259.88 and 51.54 is: 77.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.26 : 259.88 = 51.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.26/259.88 = 51.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.26x = 259.88 × 51.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.26x = 13,394.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,394.22/173.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.31

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