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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.05, 258.03 and 50.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.05, 258.03 and 50.28 is: 75.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.05 : 258.03 = 50.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.05/258.03 = 50.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.05x = 258.03 × 50.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.05x = 12,973.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,973.75/172.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.41

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