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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.31, 259.74 and 75.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.31, 259.74 and 75.89 is: 113.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.31 : 259.74 = 75.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.31/259.74 = 75.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.31x = 259.74 × 75.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.31x = 19,710.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,710.37/173.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.73

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