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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.28, 258.39 and 62.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.28, 258.39 and 62.57 is: 93.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.28 : 258.39 = 62.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.28/258.39 = 62.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.28x = 258.39 × 62.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.28x = 16,168.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,168.34/172.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.85

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