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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.47, 258.65 and 62.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.47, 258.65 and 62.77 is: 94.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.47 : 258.65 = 62.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.47/258.65 = 62.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.47x = 258.65 × 62.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.47x = 16,234.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,234.81/172.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.13

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