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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.65, 259.04 and 75.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.65, 259.04 and 75.15 is: 112.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.65 : 259.04 = 75.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.65/259.04 = 75.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.65x = 259.04 × 75.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.65x = 19,467.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,467.04/172.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.75

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