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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.81, 260.72 and 45.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.81, 260.72 and 45.56 is: 68.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.81 : 260.72 = 45.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.81/260.72 = 45.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.81x = 260.72 × 45.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.81x = 11,879.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,879.00/173.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.34

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