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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.46, 258.72 and 64.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.46, 258.72 and 64.22 is: 96.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.46 : 258.72 = 64.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.46/258.72 = 64.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.46x = 258.72 × 64.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.46x = 16,615.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,615.00/172.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.34

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