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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.28, 258.42 and 76.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.28, 258.42 and 76.16 is: 114.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.28 : 258.42 = 76.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.28/258.42 = 76.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.28x = 258.42 × 76.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.28x = 19,681.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,681.27/172.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.24

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