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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.44, 258.76 and 74.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.44, 258.76 and 74.94 is: 112.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.44 : 258.76 = 74.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.44/258.76 = 74.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.44x = 258.76 × 74.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.44x = 19,391.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,391.47/172.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.45

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