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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.38, 258.64 and 76.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.38, 258.64 and 76.13 is: 114.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.38 : 258.64 = 76.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.38/258.64 = 76.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.38x = 258.64 × 76.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.38x = 19,688.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,688.78/172.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.22

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