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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.46, 259.99 and 70.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.46, 259.99 and 70.69 is: 105.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.46 : 259.99 = 70.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.46/259.99 = 70.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.46x = 259.99 × 70.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.46x = 18,378.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,378.69/173.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.95

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