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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.47, 258.70 and 138.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.47, 258.70 and 138.45 is: 207.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.47 : 258.70 = 138.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.47/258.70 = 138.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.47x = 258.70 × 138.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.47x = 35,815.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,815.72/172.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.67

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