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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.68, 258.80 and 91.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.68, 258.80 and 91.46 is: 137.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.68 : 258.80 = 91.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.68/258.80 = 91.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.68x = 258.80 × 91.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.68x = 23,668.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,668.10/172.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.06

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