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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.52, 260.19 and 77.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.52, 260.19 and 77.28 is: 115.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.52 : 260.19 = 77.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.52/260.19 = 77.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.52x = 260.19 × 77.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.52x = 20,107.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,107.48/173.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.88

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