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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.87, 260.64 and 71.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.87, 260.64 and 71.14 is: 106.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.87 : 260.64 = 71.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.87/260.64 = 71.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.87x = 260.64 × 71.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.87x = 18,541.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,541.93/173.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.64

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