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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.36, 258.63 and 81.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.36, 258.63 and 81.07 is: 121.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.36 : 258.63 = 81.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.36/258.63 = 81.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.36x = 258.63 × 81.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.36x = 20,966.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,966.18/172.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.64

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