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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.34, 259.89 and 57.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.34, 259.89 and 57.72 is: 86.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.34 : 259.89 = 57.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.34/259.89 = 57.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.34x = 259.89 × 57.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.34x = 15,000.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,000.85/173.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.54

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