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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.98, 261.06 and 77.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.98, 261.06 and 77.77 is: 116.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.98 : 261.06 = 77.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.98/261.06 = 77.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.98x = 261.06 × 77.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.98x = 20,302.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,302.64/173.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.70

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