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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.06, 257.96 and 94.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.06, 257.96 and 94.98 is: 142.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.06 : 257.96 = 94.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.06/257.96 = 94.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.06x = 257.96 × 94.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.06x = 24,501.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,501.04/172.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.40

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