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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.81, 259.29 and 64.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.81, 259.29 and 64.61 is: 96.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.81 : 259.29 = 64.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.81/259.29 = 64.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.81x = 259.29 × 64.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.81x = 16,751.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,751.43/172.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.94

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