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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.98, 259.56 and 76.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.98, 259.56 and 76.77 is: 115.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.98 : 259.56 = 76.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.98/259.56 = 76.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.98x = 259.56 × 76.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.98x = 19,926.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,926.42/172.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.19

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