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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.63, 258.70 and 81.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.63, 258.70 and 81.10 is: 121.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.63 : 258.70 = 81.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.63/258.70 = 81.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.63x = 258.70 × 81.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.63x = 20,980.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,980.57/172.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.53

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