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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.73, 259.10 and 95.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.73, 259.10 and 95.68 is: 143.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.73 : 259.10 = 95.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.73/259.10 = 95.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.73x = 259.10 × 95.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.73x = 24,790.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,790.89/172.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.52

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