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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.11, 258.16 and 80.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.11, 258.16 and 80.87 is: 121.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.11 : 258.16 = 80.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.11/258.16 = 80.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.11x = 258.16 × 80.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.11x = 20,877.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,877.40/172.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.30

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