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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.32, 258.59 and 64.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.32, 258.59 and 64.11 is: 96.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.32 : 258.59 = 64.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.32/258.59 = 64.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.32x = 258.59 × 64.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.32x = 16,578.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,578.20/172.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.21

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