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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.88, 259.31 and 44.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.88, 259.31 and 44.63 is: 66.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.88 : 259.31 = 44.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.88/259.31 = 44.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.88x = 259.31 × 44.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.88x = 11,573.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,573.01/172.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.94

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