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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.78, 259.07 and 63.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.78, 259.07 and 63.05 is: 94.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.78 : 259.07 = 63.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.78/259.07 = 63.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.78x = 259.07 × 63.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.78x = 16,334.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,334.05/172.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.54

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