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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.81, 260.71 and 76.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.81, 260.71 and 76.29 is: 114.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.81 : 260.71 = 76.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.81/260.71 = 76.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.81x = 260.71 × 76.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.81x = 19,889.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,889.38/173.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.44

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