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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.72, 259.11 and 64.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.72, 259.11 and 64.50 is: 96.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.72 : 259.11 = 64.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.72/259.11 = 64.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.72x = 259.11 × 64.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.72x = 16,712.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,712.35/172.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.76

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