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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.81, 259.19 and 57.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.81, 259.19 and 57.22 is: 85.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.81 : 259.19 = 57.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.81/259.19 = 57.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.81x = 259.19 × 57.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.81x = 14,830.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,830.35/172.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.82

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