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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.01, 257.93 and 50.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.01, 257.93 and 50.24 is: 75.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.01 : 257.93 = 50.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.01/257.93 = 50.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.01x = 257.93 × 50.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.01x = 12,956.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,956.86/172.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.33

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