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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.79, 260.57 and 71.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.79, 260.57 and 71.06 is: 106.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.79 : 260.57 = 71.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.79/260.57 = 71.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.79x = 260.57 × 71.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.79x = 18,514.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,514.98/173.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.54

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