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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.94, 259.26 and 81.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.94, 259.26 and 81.56 is: 122.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.94 : 259.26 = 81.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.94/259.26 = 81.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.94x = 259.26 × 81.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.94x = 21,145.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,145.25/172.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.27

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