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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.26, 258.41 and 56.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.26, 258.41 and 56.67 is: 85.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.26 : 258.41 = 56.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.26/258.41 = 56.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.26x = 258.41 × 56.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.26x = 14,644.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,644.09/172.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.01

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