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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.17, 258.26 and 90.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.17, 258.26 and 90.77 is: 136.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.17 : 258.26 = 90.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.17/258.26 = 90.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.17x = 258.26 × 90.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.17x = 23,440.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,440.52/172.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.15

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