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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.18, 258.03 and 63.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.18, 258.03 and 63.86 is: 95.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.18 : 258.03 = 63.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.18/258.03 = 63.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.18x = 258.03 × 63.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.18x = 16,477.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,477.80/172.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.70

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