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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.35, 258.10 and 95.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.35, 258.10 and 95.20 is: 142.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.35 : 258.10 = 95.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.35/258.10 = 95.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.35x = 258.10 × 95.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.35x = 24,571.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,571.12/172.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.57

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