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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.47, 258.49 and 91.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.47, 258.49 and 91.26 is: 136.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.47 : 258.49 = 91.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.47/258.49 = 91.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.47x = 258.49 × 91.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.47x = 23,589.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,589.80/172.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.78

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