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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.62, 258.30 and 136.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.62, 258.30 and 136.26 is: 203.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.62 : 258.30 = 136.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.62/258.30 = 136.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.62x = 258.30 × 136.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.62x = 35,195.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,195.96/172.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.89

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