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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.43, 258.63 and 44.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.43, 258.63 and 44.18 is: 66.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.43 : 258.63 = 44.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.43/258.63 = 44.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.43x = 258.63 × 44.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.43x = 11,426.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,426.27/172.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.27

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