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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.30, 258.36 and 91.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.30, 258.36 and 91.21 is: 136.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.30 : 258.36 = 91.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.30/258.36 = 91.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.30x = 258.36 × 91.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.30x = 23,565.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,565.02/172.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.77

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