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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.23, 258.37 and 64.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.23, 258.37 and 64.01 is: 96.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.23 : 258.37 = 64.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.23/258.37 = 64.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.23x = 258.37 × 64.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.23x = 16,538.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,538.26/172.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.02

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