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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.89, 260.82 and 71.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.89, 260.82 and 71.17 is: 106.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.89 : 260.82 = 71.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.89/260.82 = 71.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.89x = 260.82 × 71.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.89x = 18,562.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,562.56/173.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.75

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