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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.30, 258.21 and 95.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.30, 258.21 and 95.25 is: 142.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.30 : 258.21 = 95.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.30/258.21 = 95.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.30x = 258.21 × 95.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.30x = 24,595.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,595.01/172.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.74

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