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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.46, 258.53 and 75.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.46, 258.53 and 75.03 is: 112.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.46 : 258.53 = 75.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.46/258.53 = 75.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.46x = 258.53 × 75.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.46x = 19,396.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,396.16/172.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.47

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