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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.32, 258.27 and 95.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.32, 258.27 and 95.26 is: 142.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.32 : 258.27 = 95.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.32/258.27 = 95.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.32x = 258.27 × 95.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.32x = 24,602.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,602.80/172.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.77

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