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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.64, 259.04 and 76.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.64, 259.04 and 76.52 is: 114.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.64 : 259.04 = 76.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.64/259.04 = 76.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.64x = 259.04 × 76.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.64x = 19,821.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,821.74/172.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.82

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