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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.17, 258.26 and 63.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.17, 258.26 and 63.90 is: 95.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.17 : 258.26 = 63.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.17/258.26 = 63.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.17x = 258.26 × 63.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.17x = 16,502.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,502.49/172.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.85

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