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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.67, 259.03 and 50.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.67, 259.03 and 50.94 is: 76.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.67 : 259.03 = 50.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.67/259.03 = 50.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.67x = 259.03 × 50.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.67x = 13,194.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,194.99/172.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.42

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