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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.64, 259.02 and 75.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.64, 259.02 and 75.17 is: 112.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.64 : 259.02 = 75.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.64/259.02 = 75.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.64x = 259.02 × 75.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.64x = 19,469.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,469.24/172.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.78

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