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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.18, 258.18 and 74.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.18, 258.18 and 74.68 is: 111.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.18 : 258.18 = 74.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.18/258.18 = 74.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.18x = 258.18 × 74.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.18x = 19,280.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,280.88/172.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.98

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