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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.03, 258.18 and 63.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.03, 258.18 and 63.85 is: 95.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.03 : 258.18 = 63.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.03/258.18 = 63.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.03x = 258.18 × 63.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.03x = 16,483.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,483.18/172.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.82

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