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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.43, 258.62 and 76.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.43, 258.62 and 76.22 is: 114.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.43 : 258.62 = 76.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.43/258.62 = 76.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.43x = 258.62 × 76.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.43x = 19,711.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,711.74/172.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.32

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