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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.32, 258.46 and 76.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.32, 258.46 and 76.12 is: 114.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.32 : 258.46 = 76.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.32/258.46 = 76.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.32x = 258.46 × 76.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.32x = 19,673.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,673.98/172.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.17

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