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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.84, 259.08 and 91.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.84, 259.08 and 91.74 is: 137.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.84 : 259.08 = 91.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.84/259.08 = 91.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.84x = 259.08 × 91.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.84x = 23,768.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,768.00/172.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.51

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