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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.34, 258.42 and 76.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.34, 258.42 and 76.04 is: 114.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.34 : 258.42 = 76.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.34/258.42 = 76.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.34x = 258.42 × 76.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.34x = 19,650.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,650.26/172.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.02

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