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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.10, 258 and 117.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.10, 258 and 117.92 is: 176.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.10 : 258 = 117.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.10/258 = 117.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.10x = 258 × 117.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.10x = 30,422.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,422.07/172.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.77

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