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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.42, 258.68 and 85.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.42, 258.68 and 85.75 is: 128.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.42 : 258.68 = 85.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.42/258.68 = 85.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.42x = 258.68 × 85.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.42x = 22,181.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,181.81/172.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.65

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