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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173, 259.50 and 76.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173, 259.50 and 76.84 is: 115.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173 : 259.50 = 76.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173/259.50 = 76.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173x = 259.50 × 76.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173x = 19,939.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,939.98/173
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.26

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