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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.72, 260.59 and 45.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.72, 260.59 and 45.47 is: 68.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.72 : 260.59 = 45.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.72/260.59 = 45.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.72x = 260.59 × 45.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.72x = 11,849.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,849.03/173.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.21

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