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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.26, 258.26 and 62.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.26, 258.26 and 62.55 is: 93.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.26 : 258.26 = 62.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.26/258.26 = 62.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.26x = 258.26 × 62.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.26x = 16,153.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,153.85/172.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.78

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