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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.42, 261.53 and 76.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.42, 261.53 and 76.90 is: 115.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.42 : 261.53 = 76.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.42/261.53 = 76.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.42x = 261.53 × 76.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.42x = 20,111.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,111.66/174.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.31

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