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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.29, 258.45 and 90.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.29, 258.45 and 90.90 is: 136.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.29 : 258.45 = 90.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.29/258.45 = 90.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.29x = 258.45 × 90.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.29x = 23,493.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,493.11/172.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.36

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