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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.64, 258.90 and 90.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.64, 258.90 and 90.38 is: 135.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.64 : 258.90 = 90.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.64/258.90 = 90.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.64x = 258.90 × 90.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.64x = 23,399.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,399.38/172.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.54

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