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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.28, 259.68 and 76.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.28, 259.68 and 76.86 is: 115.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.28 : 259.68 = 76.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.28/259.68 = 76.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.28x = 259.68 × 76.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.28x = 19,959.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,959.00/173.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.18

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