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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.30, 258.55 and 64.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.30, 258.55 and 64.10 is: 96.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.30 : 258.55 = 64.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.30/258.55 = 64.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.30x = 258.55 × 64.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.30x = 16,573.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,573.06/172.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.19

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