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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.68, 259.04 and 64.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.68, 259.04 and 64.46 is: 96.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.68 : 259.04 = 64.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.68/259.04 = 64.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.68x = 259.04 × 64.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.68x = 16,697.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,697.72/172.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.70

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