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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.33, 258.42 and 81.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.33, 258.42 and 81.01 is: 121.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.33 : 258.42 = 81.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.33/258.42 = 81.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.33x = 258.42 × 81.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.33x = 20,934.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,934.60/172.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.48

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