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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.21, 258.20 and 74.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.21, 258.20 and 74.77 is: 112.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.21 : 258.20 = 74.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.21/258.20 = 74.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.21x = 258.20 × 74.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.21x = 19,305.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,305.61/172.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.11

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