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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.84, 260.70 and 71.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.84, 260.70 and 71.10 is: 106.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.84 : 260.70 = 71.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.84/260.70 = 71.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.84x = 260.70 × 71.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.84x = 18,535.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,535.77/173.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.63

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