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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.69, 259.18 and 95.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.69, 259.18 and 95.71 is: 143.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.69 : 259.18 = 95.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.69/259.18 = 95.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.69x = 259.18 × 95.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.69x = 24,806.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,806.12/172.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.65

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