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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.97, 259.01 and 95.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.97, 259.01 and 95.84 is: 143.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.97 : 259.01 = 95.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.97/259.01 = 95.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.97x = 259.01 × 95.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.97x = 24,824.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,824.53/172.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.52

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