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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.36, 258.64 and 64.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.36, 258.64 and 64.14 is: 96.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.36 : 258.64 = 64.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.36/258.64 = 64.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.36x = 258.64 × 64.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.36x = 16,589.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,589.17/172.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.25

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