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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.63, 258.76 and 81.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.63, 258.76 and 81.25 is: 121.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.63 : 258.76 = 81.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.63/258.76 = 81.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.63x = 258.76 × 81.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.63x = 21,024.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,024.25/172.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.79

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