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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.11, 258.26 and 63.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.11, 258.26 and 63.93 is: 95.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.11 : 258.26 = 63.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.11/258.26 = 63.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.11x = 258.26 × 63.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.11x = 16,510.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,510.24/172.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.93

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