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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.33, 258.33 and 58.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.33, 258.33 and 58.25 is: 87.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.33 : 258.33 = 58.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.33/258.33 = 58.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.33x = 258.33 × 58.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.33x = 15,047.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,047.72/172.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.32

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