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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.93, 258.99 and 136.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.93, 258.99 and 136.62 is: 204.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.93 : 258.99 = 136.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.93/258.99 = 136.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.93x = 258.99 × 136.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.93x = 35,383.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,383.21/172.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.61

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