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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.15, 257.76 and 90.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.15, 257.76 and 90.82 is: 135.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.15 : 257.76 = 90.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.15/257.76 = 90.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.15x = 257.76 × 90.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.15x = 23,409.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,409.76/172.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.98

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