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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.76, 259.12 and 44.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.76, 259.12 and 44.52 is: 66.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.76 : 259.12 = 44.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.76/259.12 = 44.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.76x = 259.12 × 44.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.76x = 11,536.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,536.02/172.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.77

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