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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.92, 259.27 and 57.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.92, 259.27 and 57.33 is: 85.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.92 : 259.27 = 57.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.92/259.27 = 57.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.92x = 259.27 × 57.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.92x = 14,863.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,863.77/172.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.96

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