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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.70, 263.55 and 173.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.70, 263.55 and 173.30 is: 259.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.70 : 263.55 = 173.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.70/263.55 = 173.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.70x = 263.55 × 173.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.70x = 45,673.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,673.22/175.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.95

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