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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.49, 258.66 and 74.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.49, 258.66 and 74.93 is: 112.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.49 : 258.66 = 74.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.49/258.66 = 74.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.49x = 258.66 × 74.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.49x = 19,381.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,381.39/172.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.36

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