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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.58, 258.70 and 95.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.58, 258.70 and 95.58 is: 143.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.58 : 258.70 = 95.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.58/258.70 = 95.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.58x = 258.70 × 95.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.58x = 24,726.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,726.49/172.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.27

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