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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.52, 258.69 and 81.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.52, 258.69 and 81.19 is: 121.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.52 : 258.69 = 81.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.52/258.69 = 81.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.52x = 258.69 × 81.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.52x = 21,003.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,003.04/172.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.74

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