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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.92, 259.26 and 57.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.92, 259.26 and 57.36 is: 86.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.92 : 259.26 = 57.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.92/259.26 = 57.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.92x = 259.26 × 57.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.92x = 14,871.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,871.15/172.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.00

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