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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.97, 260.89 and 71.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.97, 260.89 and 71.23 is: 106.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.97 : 260.89 = 71.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.97/260.89 = 71.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.97x = 260.89 × 71.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.97x = 18,583.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,583.19/173.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.82

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