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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.26, 260.01 and 172.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.26, 260.01 and 172.26 is: 260.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.26 : 260.01 = 172.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.26/260.01 = 172.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.26x = 260.01 × 172.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.26x = 44,789.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,789.32/172.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.01

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