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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.90, 259.35 and 64.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.90, 259.35 and 64.68 is: 97.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.90 : 259.35 = 64.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.90/259.35 = 64.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.90x = 259.35 × 64.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.90x = 16,774.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,774.76/172.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.02

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