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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.30, 258.41 and 62.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.30, 258.41 and 62.59 is: 93.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.30 : 258.41 = 62.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.30/258.41 = 62.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.30x = 258.41 × 62.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.30x = 16,173.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,173.88/172.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.87

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