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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.19, 259.72 and 76.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.19, 259.72 and 76.94 is: 115.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.19 : 259.72 = 76.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.19/259.72 = 76.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.19x = 259.72 × 76.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.19x = 19,982.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,982.86/173.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.38

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