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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.96, 261.04 and 77.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.96, 261.04 and 77.76 is: 116.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.96 : 261.04 = 77.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.96/261.04 = 77.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.96x = 261.04 × 77.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.96x = 20,298.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,298.47/173.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.68

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