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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.94, 258.80 and 121.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.94, 258.80 and 121.50 is: 181.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.94 : 258.80 = 121.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.94/258.80 = 121.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.94x = 258.80 × 121.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.94x = 31,443.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,443.59/172.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.82

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