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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.97, 259.37 and 75.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.97, 259.37 and 75.50 is: 113.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.97 : 259.37 = 75.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.97/259.37 = 75.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.97x = 259.37 × 75.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.97x = 19,582.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,582.02/172.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.21

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