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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.41, 258.71 and 95.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.41, 258.71 and 95.43 is: 143.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.41 : 258.71 = 95.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.41/258.71 = 95.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.41x = 258.71 × 95.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.41x = 24,688.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,688.22/172.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.19

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