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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.76, 259.15 and 57.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.76, 259.15 and 57.22 is: 85.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.76 : 259.15 = 57.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.76/259.15 = 57.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.76x = 259.15 × 57.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.76x = 14,829.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,829.34/172.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.84

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