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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.74, 259.14 and 64.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.74, 259.14 and 64.51 is: 96.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.74 : 259.14 = 64.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.74/259.14 = 64.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.74x = 259.14 × 64.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.74x = 16,717.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,717.12/172.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.78

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