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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.09, 259.75 and 76.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.09, 259.75 and 76.91 is: 115.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.09 : 259.75 = 76.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.09/259.75 = 76.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.09x = 259.75 × 76.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.09x = 19,975.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,975.88/173.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.41

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