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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.13, 258.19 and 43.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.13, 258.19 and 43.88 is: 65.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.13 : 258.19 = 43.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.13/258.19 = 43.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.13x = 258.19 × 43.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.13x = 11,327.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,327.98/172.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.81

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