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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.76, 259.16 and 58.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.76, 259.16 and 58.76 is: 88.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.76 : 259.16 = 58.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.76/259.16 = 58.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.76x = 259.16 × 58.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.76x = 15,228.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,228.24/172.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.15

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