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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.33, 258.49 and 81.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.33, 258.49 and 81.07 is: 121.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.33 : 258.49 = 81.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.33/258.49 = 81.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.33x = 258.49 × 81.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.33x = 20,955.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,955.78/172.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.60

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