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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173, 259.43 and 64.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173, 259.43 and 64.72 is: 97.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173 : 259.43 = 64.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173/259.43 = 64.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173x = 259.43 × 64.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173x = 16,790.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,790.31/173
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.05

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