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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.25, 258.36 and 56.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.25, 258.36 and 56.69 is: 85.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.25 : 258.36 = 56.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.25/258.36 = 56.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.25x = 258.36 × 56.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.25x = 14,645.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,645.89/172.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.03

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