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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.37, 261.34 and 76.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.37, 261.34 and 76.79 is: 115.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.37 : 261.34 = 76.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.37/261.34 = 76.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.37x = 261.34 × 76.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.37x = 20,068.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,068.30/174.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.09

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