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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.88, 259.24 and 57.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.88, 259.24 and 57.28 is: 85.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.88 : 259.24 = 57.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.88/259.24 = 57.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.88x = 259.24 × 57.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.88x = 14,849.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,849.27/172.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.89

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