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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.57, 258.80 and 56.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.57, 258.80 and 56.99 is: 85.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.57 : 258.80 = 56.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.57/258.80 = 56.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.57x = 258.80 × 56.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.57x = 14,747.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,747.92/172.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.46

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