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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.87, 260.76 and 71.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.87, 260.76 and 71.13 is: 106.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.87 : 260.76 = 71.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.87/260.76 = 71.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.87x = 260.76 × 71.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.87x = 18,547.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,547.86/173.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.68

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