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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.89, 259.32 and 44.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.89, 259.32 and 44.64 is: 66.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.89 : 259.32 = 44.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.89/259.32 = 44.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.89x = 259.32 × 44.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.89x = 11,576.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,576.04/172.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.96

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