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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.82, 259.11 and 95.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.82, 259.11 and 95.70 is: 143.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.82 : 259.11 = 95.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.82/259.11 = 95.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.82x = 259.11 × 95.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.82x = 24,796.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,796.83/172.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.48

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