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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.15, 258.17 and 50.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.15, 258.17 and 50.41 is: 75.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.15 : 258.17 = 50.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.15/258.17 = 50.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.15x = 258.17 × 50.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.15x = 13,014.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,014.35/172.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.60

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