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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.84, 259.17 and 130

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.84, 259.17 and 130 is: 194.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.84 : 259.17 = 130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.84/259.17 = 130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.84x = 259.17 × 130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.84x = 33,692.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,692.10/172.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.93

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