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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.40, 258.60 and 64.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.40, 258.60 and 64.19 is: 96.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.40 : 258.60 = 64.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.40/258.60 = 64.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.40x = 258.60 × 64.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.40x = 16,598.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,598.24/172.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.28

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