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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.75, 259.13 and 58.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.75, 259.13 and 58.75 is: 88.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.75 : 259.13 = 58.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.75/259.13 = 58.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.75x = 259.13 × 58.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.75x = 15,223.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,223.89/172.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.13

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