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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.28, 259.93 and 45.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.28, 259.93 and 45.03 is: 67.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.28 : 259.93 = 45.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.28/259.93 = 45.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.28x = 259.93 × 45.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.28x = 11,704.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,704.65/173.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.55

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