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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.98, 260.88 and 71.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.98, 260.88 and 71.22 is: 106.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.98 : 260.88 = 71.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.98/260.88 = 71.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.98x = 260.88 × 71.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.98x = 18,579.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,579.87/173.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.79

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