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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.67, 258.84 and 81.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.67, 258.84 and 81.47 is: 122.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.67 : 258.84 = 81.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.67/258.84 = 81.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.67x = 258.84 × 81.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.67x = 21,086.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,086.40/172.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.12

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