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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.79, 264.09 and 172.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.79, 264.09 and 172.95 is: 259.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.79 : 264.09 = 172.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.79/264.09 = 172.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.79x = 264.09 × 172.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.79x = 45,674.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,674.37/175.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.83

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