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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.90, 261.04 and 71.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.90, 261.04 and 71.25 is: 106.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.90 : 261.04 = 71.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.90/261.04 = 71.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.90x = 261.04 × 71.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.90x = 18,598.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,598.08/173.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.95

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