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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.27, 259.71 and 70.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.27, 259.71 and 70.53 is: 105.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.27 : 259.71 = 70.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.27/259.71 = 70.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.27x = 259.71 × 70.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.27x = 18,315.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,315.70/173.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.71

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