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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.82, 260.78 and 116.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.82, 260.78 and 116.27 is: 174.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.82 : 260.78 = 116.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.82/260.78 = 116.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.82x = 260.78 × 116.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.82x = 30,319.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,319.01/173.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.43

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