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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.82, 262.26 and 172.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.82, 262.26 and 172.58 is: 257.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.82 : 262.26 = 172.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.82/262.26 = 172.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.82x = 262.26 × 172.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.82x = 45,259.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,259.52/175.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.43

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