Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172, 258.04 and 58
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 172, 258.04 and 58 is: 87.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172 : 258.04 = 58 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172/258.04 = 58/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172x = 258.04 × 58 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172x = 14,966.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,966.32/172 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 87.01
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