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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.49, 258.38 and 91.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.49, 258.38 and 91.16 is: 136.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.49 : 258.38 = 91.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.49/258.38 = 91.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.49x = 258.38 × 91.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.49x = 23,553.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,553.92/172.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.55

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