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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.27, 258.51 and 64.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.27, 258.51 and 64.15 is: 96.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.27 : 258.51 = 64.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.27/258.51 = 64.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.27x = 258.51 × 64.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.27x = 16,583.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,583.42/172.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.26

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