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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.63, 260.54 and 77.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.63, 260.54 and 77.44 is: 116.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.63 : 260.54 = 77.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.63/260.54 = 77.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.63x = 260.54 × 77.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.63x = 20,176.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,176.22/173.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.20

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