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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.35, 258.63 and 76.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.35, 258.63 and 76.16 is: 114.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.35 : 258.63 = 76.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.35/258.63 = 76.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.35x = 258.63 × 76.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.35x = 19,695.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,695.59/172.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.28

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