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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.11, 258.14 and 62.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.11, 258.14 and 62.42 is: 93.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.11 : 258.14 = 62.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.11/258.14 = 62.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.11x = 258.14 × 62.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.11x = 16,111.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,111.65/172.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.62

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