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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.20, 258.36 and 64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.20, 258.36 and 64 is: 96.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.20 : 258.36 = 64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.20/258.36 = 64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.20x = 258.36 × 64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.20x = 16,535.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,535.04/172.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.02

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