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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.12, 258.24 and 50.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.12, 258.24 and 50.39 is: 75.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.12 : 258.24 = 50.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.12/258.24 = 50.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.12x = 258.24 × 50.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.12x = 13,011.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,011.94/172.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.60

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