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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.58, 258.98 and 91.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.58, 258.98 and 91.48 is: 137.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.58 : 258.98 = 91.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.58/258.98 = 91.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.58x = 258.98 × 91.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.58x = 23,691.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,691.77/172.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.28

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