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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.64, 258.97 and 62.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.64, 258.97 and 62.95 is: 94.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.64 : 258.97 = 62.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.64/258.97 = 62.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.64x = 258.97 × 62.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.64x = 16,302.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,302.47/172.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.43

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