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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.80, 258.19 and 141.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.80, 258.19 and 141.97 is: 212.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.80 : 258.19 = 141.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.80/258.19 = 141.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.80x = 258.19 × 141.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.80x = 36,654.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,654.72/172.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.12

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