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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.64, 258.91 and 95.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.64, 258.91 and 95.59 is: 143.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.64 : 258.91 = 95.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.64/258.91 = 95.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.64x = 258.91 × 95.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.64x = 24,749.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,749.21/172.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.36

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