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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.68, 258.81 and 75.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.68, 258.81 and 75.15 is: 112.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.68 : 258.81 = 75.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.68/258.81 = 75.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.68x = 258.81 × 75.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.68x = 19,449.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,449.57/172.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.63

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