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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.97, 261.01 and 71.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.97, 261.01 and 71.27 is: 106.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.97 : 261.01 = 71.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.97/261.01 = 71.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.97x = 261.01 × 71.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.97x = 18,600.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,600.70/173.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.92

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