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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.06, 258.08 and 56.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.06, 258.08 and 56.46 is: 84.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.06 : 258.08 = 56.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.06/258.08 = 56.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.06x = 258.08 × 56.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.06x = 14,571.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,571.87/172.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.69

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