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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.75, 259.14 and 44.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.75, 259.14 and 44.50 is: 66.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.75 : 259.14 = 44.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.75/259.14 = 44.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.75x = 259.14 × 44.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.75x = 11,531.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,531.73/172.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.75

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