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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.56, 258.60 and 95.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.56, 258.60 and 95.52 is: 143.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.56 : 258.60 = 95.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.56/258.60 = 95.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.56x = 258.60 × 95.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.56x = 24,701.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,701.47/172.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.15

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