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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.26, 258.43 and 80.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.26, 258.43 and 80.91 is: 121.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.26 : 258.43 = 80.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.26/258.43 = 80.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.26x = 258.43 × 80.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.26x = 20,909.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,909.57/172.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.38

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