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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.06, 258.10 and 63.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.06, 258.10 and 63.84 is: 95.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.06 : 258.10 = 63.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.06/258.10 = 63.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.06x = 258.10 × 63.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.06x = 16,477.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,477.10/172.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.76

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