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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.99, 261.04 and 71.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.99, 261.04 and 71.34 is: 107.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.99 : 261.04 = 71.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.99/261.04 = 71.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.99x = 261.04 × 71.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.99x = 18,622.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,622.59/173.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.03

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