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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.17, 258.72 and 91.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.17, 258.72 and 91.05 is: 136.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.17 : 258.72 = 91.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.17/258.72 = 91.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.17x = 258.72 × 91.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.17x = 23,556.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,556.46/172.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.82

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