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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.96, 260.75 and 76.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.96, 260.75 and 76.43 is: 114.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.96 : 260.75 = 76.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.96/260.75 = 76.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.96x = 260.75 × 76.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.96x = 19,928.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,928.01/173.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.56

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