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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.55, 258.30 and 121.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.55, 258.30 and 121.11 is: 181.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.55 : 258.30 = 121.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.55/258.30 = 121.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.55x = 258.30 × 121.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.55x = 31,282.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,282.71/172.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.30

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