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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.69, 258.99 and 63.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.69, 258.99 and 63.01 is: 94.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.69 : 258.99 = 63.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.69/258.99 = 63.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.69x = 258.99 × 63.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.69x = 16,318.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,318.96/172.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.50

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