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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.17, 257.95 and 91.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.17, 257.95 and 91.07 is: 136.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.17 : 257.95 = 91.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.17/257.95 = 91.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.17x = 257.95 × 91.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.17x = 23,491.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,491.30/172.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.44

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