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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.74, 258.93 and 91.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.74, 258.93 and 91.56 is: 137.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.74 : 258.93 = 91.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.74/258.93 = 91.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.74x = 258.93 × 91.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.74x = 23,707.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,707.63/172.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.24

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