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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.16, 259.38 and 77.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.16, 259.38 and 77.04 is: 115.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.16 : 259.38 = 77.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.16/259.38 = 77.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.16x = 259.38 × 77.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.16x = 19,982.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,982.25/173.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.40

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