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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.24, 257.84 and 90.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.24, 257.84 and 90.96 is: 136.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.24 : 257.84 = 90.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.24/257.84 = 90.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.24x = 257.84 × 90.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.24x = 23,453.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,453.13/172.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.17

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