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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.29, 259.93 and 45.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.29, 259.93 and 45.04 is: 67.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.29 : 259.93 = 45.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.29/259.93 = 45.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.29x = 259.93 × 45.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.29x = 11,706.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,706.89/173.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.56

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