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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.72, 260.72 and 71.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.72, 260.72 and 71.08 is: 106.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.72 : 260.72 = 71.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.72/260.72 = 71.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.72x = 260.72 × 71.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.72x = 18,531.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,531.50/173.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.67

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