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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.76, 258.75 and 129.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.76, 258.75 and 129.51 is: 193.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.76 : 258.75 = 129.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.76/258.75 = 129.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.76x = 258.75 × 129.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.76x = 33,510.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,510.71/172.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.98

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