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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.38, 258.52 and 64.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.38, 258.52 and 64.25 is: 96.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.38 : 258.52 = 64.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.38/258.52 = 64.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.38x = 258.52 × 64.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.38x = 16,609.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,609.91/172.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.36

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