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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.46, 258.69 and 49.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.46, 258.69 and 49.07 is: 73.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.46 : 258.69 = 49.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.46/258.69 = 49.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.46x = 258.69 × 49.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.46x = 12,694.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,694.75/172.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.61

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