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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.88, 259.14 and 76.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.88, 259.14 and 76.58 is: 114.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.88 : 259.14 = 76.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.88/259.14 = 76.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.88x = 259.14 × 76.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.88x = 19,844.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,844.94/172.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.79

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