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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.85, 259.23 and 63.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.85, 259.23 and 63.14 is: 94.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.85 : 259.23 = 63.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.85/259.23 = 63.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.85x = 259.23 × 63.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.85x = 16,367.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,367.78/172.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.69

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