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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.03, 257.91 and 95.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.03, 257.91 and 95.02 is: 142.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.03 : 257.91 = 95.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.03/257.91 = 95.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.03x = 257.91 × 95.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.03x = 24,506.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,506.61/172.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.46

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