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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.93, 261 and 71.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.93, 261 and 71.20 is: 106.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.93 : 261 = 71.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.93/261 = 71.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.93x = 261 × 71.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.93x = 18,583.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,583.20/173.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.84

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