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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.58, 258.95 and 91.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.58, 258.95 and 91.41 is: 137.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.58 : 258.95 = 91.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.58/258.95 = 91.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.58x = 258.95 × 91.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.58x = 23,669.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,669.88/172.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.15

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