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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.31, 258.46 and 64.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.31, 258.46 and 64.09 is: 96.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.31 : 258.46 = 64.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.31/258.46 = 64.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.31x = 258.46 × 64.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.31x = 16,564.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,564.70/172.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.13

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