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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.39, 258.52 and 62.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.39, 258.52 and 62.68 is: 94.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.39 : 258.52 = 62.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.39/258.52 = 62.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.39x = 258.52 × 62.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.39x = 16,204.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,204.03/172.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.00

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