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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.29, 258.53 and 76.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.29, 258.53 and 76.11 is: 114.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.29 : 258.53 = 76.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.29/258.53 = 76.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.29x = 258.53 × 76.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.29x = 19,676.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,676.34/172.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.20

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