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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.26, 261.52 and 76.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.26, 261.52 and 76.82 is: 115.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.26 : 261.52 = 76.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.26/261.52 = 76.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.26x = 261.52 × 76.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.26x = 20,089.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,089.97/174.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.29

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