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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.55, 258.78 and 57.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.55, 258.78 and 57.01 is: 85.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.55 : 258.78 = 57.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.55/258.78 = 57.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.55x = 258.78 × 57.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.55x = 14,752.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,752.76/172.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.50

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