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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.02, 258.05 and 50.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.02, 258.05 and 50.26 is: 75.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.02 : 258.05 = 50.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.02/258.05 = 50.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.02x = 258.05 × 50.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.02x = 12,970.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,970.11/172.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.40

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