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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.11, 258.20 and 85.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.11, 258.20 and 85.44 is: 128.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.11 : 258.20 = 85.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.11/258.20 = 85.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.11x = 258.20 × 85.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.11x = 22,060.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,060.61/172.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.18

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