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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.60, 258.88 and 44.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.60, 258.88 and 44.34 is: 66.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.60 : 258.88 = 44.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.60/258.88 = 44.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.60x = 258.88 × 44.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.60x = 11,478.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,478.74/172.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.50

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