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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.63, 258.99 and 76.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.63, 258.99 and 76.42 is: 114.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.63 : 258.99 = 76.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.63/258.99 = 76.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.63x = 258.99 × 76.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.63x = 19,792.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,792.02/172.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.65

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