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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.22, 258.12 and 74.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.22, 258.12 and 74.67 is: 111.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.22 : 258.12 = 74.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.22/258.12 = 74.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.22x = 258.12 × 74.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.22x = 19,273.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,273.82/172.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.92

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