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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.22, 258.25 and 50.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.22, 258.25 and 50.46 is: 75.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.22 : 258.25 = 50.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.22/258.25 = 50.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.22x = 258.25 × 50.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.22x = 13,031.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,031.30/172.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.67

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