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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.18, 258.27 and 90.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.18, 258.27 and 90.91 is: 136.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.18 : 258.27 = 90.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.18/258.27 = 90.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.18x = 258.27 × 90.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.18x = 23,479.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,479.33/172.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.37

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