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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.80, 259.05 and 64.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.80, 259.05 and 64.56 is: 96.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.80 : 259.05 = 64.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.80/259.05 = 64.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.80x = 259.05 × 64.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.80x = 16,724.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,724.27/172.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.78

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