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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.05, 257.94 and 63.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.05, 257.94 and 63.81 is: 95.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.05 : 257.94 = 63.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.05/257.94 = 63.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.05x = 257.94 × 63.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.05x = 16,459.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,459.15/172.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.66

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