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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.89, 260.63 and 71.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.89, 260.63 and 71.11 is: 106.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.89 : 260.63 = 71.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.89/260.63 = 71.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.89x = 260.63 × 71.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.89x = 18,531.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,531.74/173.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.57

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