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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.23, 258.10 and 80.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.23, 258.10 and 80.88 is: 121.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.23 : 258.10 = 80.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.23/258.10 = 80.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.23x = 258.10 × 80.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.23x = 20,875.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,875.13/172.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.20

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