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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.50, 258.84 and 91.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.50, 258.84 and 91.38 is: 137.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.50 : 258.84 = 91.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.50/258.84 = 91.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.50x = 258.84 × 91.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.50x = 23,652.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,652.80/172.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.12

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