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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.82, 258.90 and 136.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.82, 258.90 and 136.34 is: 204.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.82 : 258.90 = 136.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.82/258.90 = 136.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.82x = 258.90 × 136.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.82x = 35,298.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,298.43/172.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.25

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