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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.03, 258.09 and 56.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.03, 258.09 and 56.47 is: 84.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.03 : 258.09 = 56.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.03/258.09 = 56.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.03x = 258.09 × 56.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.03x = 14,573.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,573.05/172.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.71

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