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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.45, 258.59 and 91.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.45, 258.59 and 91.27 is: 136.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.45 : 258.59 = 91.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.45/258.59 = 91.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.45x = 258.59 × 91.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.45x = 23,601.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,601.51/172.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.86

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