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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.79, 260.58 and 76.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.79, 260.58 and 76.26 is: 114.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.79 : 260.58 = 76.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.79/260.58 = 76.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.79x = 260.58 × 76.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.79x = 19,871.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,871.83/173.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.34

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