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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.11, 258.19 and 50.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.11, 258.19 and 50.36 is: 75.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.11 : 258.19 = 50.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.11/258.19 = 50.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.11x = 258.19 × 50.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.11x = 13,001.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,001.03/172.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.54

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