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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.33, 258.53 and 91.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.33, 258.53 and 91.15 is: 136.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.33 : 258.53 = 91.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.33/258.53 = 91.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.33x = 258.53 × 91.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.33x = 23,565.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,565.01/172.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.74

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