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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.29, 258.37 and 135.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.29, 258.37 and 135.80 is: 203.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.29 : 258.37 = 135.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.29/258.37 = 135.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.29x = 258.37 × 135.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.29x = 35,086.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,086.65/172.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.65

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