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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.44, 258.44 and 64.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.44, 258.44 and 64.10 is: 96.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.44 : 258.44 = 64.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.44/258.44 = 64.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.44x = 258.44 × 64.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.44x = 16,566.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,566.00/172.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.07

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