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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.92, 259.16 and 64.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.92, 259.16 and 64.60 is: 96.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.92 : 259.16 = 64.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.92/259.16 = 64.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.92x = 259.16 × 64.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.92x = 16,741.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,741.74/172.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.82

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