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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.08, 258.08 and 74.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.08, 258.08 and 74.56 is: 111.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.08 : 258.08 = 74.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.08/258.08 = 74.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.08x = 258.08 × 74.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.08x = 19,242.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,242.44/172.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.82

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