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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.19, 258.39 and 80.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.19, 258.39 and 80.96 is: 121.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.19 : 258.39 = 80.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.19/258.39 = 80.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.19x = 258.39 × 80.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.19x = 20,917.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,917.96/172.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.48

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