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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.34, 259.97 and 77.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.34, 259.97 and 77.09 is: 115.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.34 : 259.97 = 77.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.34/259.97 = 77.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.34x = 259.97 × 77.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.34x = 20,039.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,039.40/173.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.61

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