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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173, 259.50 and 76.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173, 259.50 and 76.82 is: 115.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173 : 259.50 = 76.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173/259.50 = 76.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173x = 259.50 × 76.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173x = 19,934.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,934.79/173
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.23

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