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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.14, 258.30 and 63.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.14, 258.30 and 63.90 is: 95.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.14 : 258.30 = 63.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.14/258.30 = 63.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.14x = 258.30 × 63.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.14x = 16,505.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,505.37/172.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.88

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