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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.76, 259.17 and 64.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.76, 259.17 and 64.55 is: 96.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.76 : 259.17 = 64.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.76/259.17 = 64.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.76x = 259.17 × 64.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.76x = 16,728.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,728.92/172.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.83

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