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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.76, 259.01 and 76.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.76, 259.01 and 76.37 is: 114.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.76 : 259.01 = 76.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.76/259.01 = 76.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.76x = 259.01 × 76.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.76x = 19,780.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,780.21/172.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.50

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