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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.45, 258.74 and 73.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.45, 258.74 and 73.67 is: 110.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.45 : 258.74 = 73.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.45/258.74 = 73.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.45x = 258.74 × 73.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.45x = 19,061.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,061.01/172.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.53

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