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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.17, 258.04 and 95.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.17, 258.04 and 95.17 is: 142.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.17 : 258.04 = 95.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.17/258.04 = 95.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.17x = 258.04 × 95.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.17x = 24,557.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,557.67/172.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.64

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