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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.17, 258.30 and 76.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.17, 258.30 and 76.05 is: 114.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.17 : 258.30 = 76.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.17/258.30 = 76.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.17x = 258.30 × 76.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.17x = 19,643.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,643.72/172.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.09

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