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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.08, 258 and 75.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.08, 258 and 75.84 is: 113.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.08 : 258 = 75.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.08/258 = 75.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.08x = 258 × 75.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.08x = 19,566.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,566.72/172.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.71

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