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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.70, 258.79 and 136.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.70, 258.79 and 136.22 is: 204.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.70 : 258.79 = 136.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.70/258.79 = 136.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.70x = 258.79 × 136.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.70x = 35,250.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,250.40/172.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.12

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