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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.52, 260.26 and 70.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.52, 260.26 and 70.74 is: 106.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.52 : 260.26 = 70.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.52/260.26 = 70.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.52x = 260.26 × 70.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.52x = 18,410.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,410.79/173.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.10

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