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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.27, 258.35 and 80.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.27, 258.35 and 80.91 is: 121.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.27 : 258.35 = 80.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.27/258.35 = 80.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.27x = 258.35 × 80.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.27x = 20,903.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,903.30/172.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.34

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