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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628, 942.06 and 172

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628, 942.06 and 172 is: 258.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628 : 942.06 = 172 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628/942.06 = 172/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628x = 942.06 × 172
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628x = 162,034.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,034.32/628
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.02

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