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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.80, 258.99 and 76.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.80, 258.99 and 76.50 is: 114.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.80 : 258.99 = 76.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.80/258.99 = 76.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.80x = 258.99 × 76.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.80x = 19,812.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,812.74/172.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.66

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