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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.54, 258.72 and 91.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.54, 258.72 and 91.18 is: 136.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.54 : 258.72 = 91.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.54/258.72 = 91.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.54x = 258.72 × 91.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.54x = 23,590.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,590.09/172.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.72

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