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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.26, 258.41 and 44.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.26, 258.41 and 44.01 is: 66.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.26 : 258.41 = 44.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.26/258.41 = 44.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.26x = 258.41 × 44.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.26x = 11,372.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,372.40/172.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.02

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