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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.50, 258.64 and 64.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.50, 258.64 and 64.28 is: 96.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.50 : 258.64 = 64.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.50/258.64 = 64.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.50x = 258.64 × 64.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.50x = 16,625.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,625.38/172.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.38

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