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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.46, 258.66 and 81.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.46, 258.66 and 81.07 is: 121.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.46 : 258.66 = 81.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.46/258.66 = 81.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.46x = 258.66 × 81.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.46x = 20,968.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,968.92/172.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.59

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