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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.19, 261.32 and 76.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.19, 261.32 and 76.69 is: 115.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.19 : 261.32 = 76.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.19/261.32 = 76.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.19x = 261.32 × 76.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.19x = 20,039.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,039.52/174.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.05

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