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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.78, 259.13 and 64.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.78, 259.13 and 64.55 is: 96.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.78 : 259.13 = 64.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.78/259.13 = 64.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.78x = 259.13 × 64.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.78x = 16,727.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,727.65/172.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.82

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