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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.43, 258.20 and 91.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.43, 258.20 and 91.29 is: 136.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.43 : 258.20 = 91.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.43/258.20 = 91.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.43x = 258.20 × 91.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.43x = 23,570.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,570.62/172.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.70

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