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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.44, 258.60 and 76.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.44, 258.60 and 76.08 is: 114.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.44 : 258.60 = 76.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.44/258.60 = 76.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.44x = 258.60 × 76.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.44x = 19,674.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,674.29/172.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.09

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