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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.56, 258.84 and 137.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.56, 258.84 and 137.04 is: 205.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.56 : 258.84 = 137.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.56/258.84 = 137.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.56x = 258.84 × 137.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.56x = 35,471.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,471.43/172.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.56

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