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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.22, 258.34 and 50.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.22, 258.34 and 50.48 is: 75.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.22 : 258.34 = 50.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.22/258.34 = 50.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.22x = 258.34 × 50.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.22x = 13,041.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,041.00/172.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.72

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