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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.75, 259.03 and 75.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.75, 259.03 and 75.27 is: 112.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.75 : 259.03 = 75.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.75/259.03 = 75.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.75x = 259.03 × 75.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.75x = 19,497.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,497.19/172.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.86

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