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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.52, 258.75 and 64.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.52, 258.75 and 64.31 is: 96.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.52 : 258.75 = 64.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.52/258.75 = 64.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.52x = 258.75 × 64.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.52x = 16,640.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,640.21/172.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.45

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