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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.97, 259.46 and 51.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.97, 259.46 and 51.23 is: 76.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.97 : 259.46 = 51.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.97/259.46 = 51.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.97x = 259.46 × 51.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.97x = 13,290.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,290.58/172.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.84

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