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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.62, 258.95 and 62.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.62, 258.95 and 62.93 is: 94.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.62 : 258.95 = 62.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.62/258.95 = 62.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.62x = 258.95 × 62.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.62x = 16,296.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,296.53/172.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.41

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