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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.36, 258.57 and 135.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.36, 258.57 and 135.80 is: 203.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.36 : 258.57 = 135.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.36/258.57 = 135.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.36x = 258.57 × 135.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.36x = 35,113.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,113.81/172.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.72

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