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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.75, 259.19 and 115.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.75, 259.19 and 115.20 is: 172.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.75 : 259.19 = 115.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.75/259.19 = 115.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.75x = 259.19 × 115.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.75x = 29,858.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,858.69/172.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.84

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