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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.50, 258.12 and 95.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.50, 258.12 and 95.54 is: 142.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.50 : 258.12 = 95.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.50/258.12 = 95.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.50x = 258.12 × 95.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.50x = 24,661.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,661.71/172.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.96

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