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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.85, 258.91 and 76.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.85, 258.91 and 76.73 is: 114.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.85 : 258.91 = 76.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.85/258.91 = 76.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.85x = 258.91 × 76.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.85x = 19,864.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,864.68/172.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.93

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