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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.36, 260.10 and 75.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.36, 260.10 and 75.83 is: 113.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.36 : 260.10 = 75.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.36/260.10 = 75.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.36x = 260.10 × 75.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.36x = 19,722.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,722.08/173.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.76

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