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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.92, 259.42 and 76.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.92, 259.42 and 76.74 is: 115.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.92 : 259.42 = 76.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.92/259.42 = 76.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.92x = 259.42 × 76.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.92x = 19,907.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,907.89/172.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.13

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