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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.97, 259.52 and 64.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.97, 259.52 and 64.77 is: 97.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.97 : 259.52 = 64.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.97/259.52 = 64.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.97x = 259.52 × 64.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.97x = 16,807.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,807.81/172.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.17

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