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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.81, 260.76 and 52.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.81, 260.76 and 52.06 is: 78.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.81 : 260.76 = 52.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.81/260.76 = 52.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.81x = 260.76 × 52.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.81x = 13,575.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,575.17/173.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.10

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