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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.79, 259.28 and 76.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.79, 259.28 and 76.67 is: 115.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.79 : 259.28 = 76.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.79/259.28 = 76.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.79x = 259.28 × 76.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.79x = 19,879.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,879.00/172.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.05

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