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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.88, 259.64 and 115.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.88, 259.64 and 115.92 is: 174.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.88 : 259.64 = 115.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.88/259.64 = 115.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.88x = 259.64 × 115.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.88x = 30,097.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,097.47/172.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.09

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