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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.99, 260.93 and 76.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.99, 260.93 and 76.38 is: 114.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.99 : 260.93 = 76.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.99/260.93 = 76.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.99x = 260.93 × 76.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.99x = 19,929.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,929.83/173.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.55

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