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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.24, 258.28 and 56.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.24, 258.28 and 56.68 is: 84.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.24 : 258.28 = 56.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.24/258.28 = 56.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.24x = 258.28 × 56.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.24x = 14,639.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,639.31/172.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.99

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