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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.70, 259.06 and 44.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.70, 259.06 and 44.45 is: 66.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.70 : 259.06 = 44.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.70/259.06 = 44.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.70x = 259.06 × 44.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.70x = 11,515.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,515.22/172.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.68

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