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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.68, 258.81 and 75.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.68, 258.81 and 75.26 is: 112.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.68 : 258.81 = 75.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.68/258.81 = 75.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.68x = 258.81 × 75.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.68x = 19,477.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,477.37/172.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.80

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