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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.47, 261.56 and 76.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.47, 261.56 and 76.89 is: 115.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.47 : 261.56 = 76.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.47/261.56 = 76.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.47x = 261.56 × 76.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.47x = 20,111.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,111.94/174.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.28

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