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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.55, 258.89 and 64.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.55, 258.89 and 64.35 is: 96.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.55 : 258.89 = 64.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.55/258.89 = 64.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.55x = 258.89 × 64.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.55x = 16,659.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,659.25/172.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.55

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