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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.65, 258.96 and 76.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.65, 258.96 and 76.46 is: 114.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.65 : 258.96 = 76.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.65/258.96 = 76.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.65x = 258.96 × 76.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.65x = 19,800.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,800.08/172.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.68

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