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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.16, 258.36 and 63.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.16, 258.36 and 63.96 is: 95.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.16 : 258.36 = 63.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.16/258.36 = 63.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.16x = 258.36 × 63.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.16x = 16,524.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,524.71/172.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.98

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