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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.03, 260.97 and 76.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.03, 260.97 and 76.53 is: 114.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.03 : 260.97 = 76.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.03/260.97 = 76.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.03x = 260.97 × 76.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.03x = 19,972.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,972.03/174.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.76

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