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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.09, 258.09 and 63.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.09, 258.09 and 63.91 is: 95.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.09 : 258.09 = 63.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.09/258.09 = 63.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.09x = 258.09 × 63.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.09x = 16,494.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,494.53/172.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.85

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