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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.38, 258.15 and 136.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.38, 258.15 and 136.35 is: 204.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.38 : 258.15 = 136.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.38/258.15 = 136.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.38x = 258.15 × 136.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.38x = 35,198.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,198.75/172.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.19

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