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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.22, 258.28 and 50.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.22, 258.28 and 50.45 is: 75.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.22 : 258.28 = 50.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.22/258.28 = 50.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.22x = 258.28 × 50.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.22x = 13,030.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,030.75/172.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.66

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