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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.92, 258.08 and 75.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.92, 258.08 and 75.80 is: 113.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.92 : 258.08 = 75.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.92/258.08 = 75.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.92x = 258.08 × 75.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.92x = 19,560.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,560.79/171.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.78

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