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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.25, 258.38 and 58.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.25, 258.38 and 58.25 is: 87.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.25 : 258.38 = 58.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.25/258.38 = 58.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.25x = 258.38 × 58.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.25x = 15,050.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,050.34/172.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.38

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