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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.11, 258.06 and 74.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.11, 258.06 and 74.64 is: 111.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.11 : 258.06 = 74.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.11/258.06 = 74.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.11x = 258.06 × 74.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.11x = 19,261.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,261.60/172.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.91

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