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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.76, 260.68 and 116.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.76, 260.68 and 116.20 is: 174.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.76 : 260.68 = 116.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.76/260.68 = 116.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.76x = 260.68 × 116.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.76x = 30,291.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,291.02/173.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.33

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