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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.84, 259.14 and 64.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.84, 259.14 and 64.54 is: 96.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.84 : 259.14 = 64.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.84/259.14 = 64.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.84x = 259.14 × 64.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.84x = 16,724.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,724.90/172.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.77

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