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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.78, 260.55 and 71.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.78, 260.55 and 71.03 is: 106.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.78 : 260.55 = 71.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.78/260.55 = 71.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.78x = 260.55 × 71.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.78x = 18,507.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,507.52/173.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.50

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