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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.55, 258.84 and 64.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.55, 258.84 and 64.34 is: 96.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.55 : 258.84 = 64.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.55/258.84 = 64.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.55x = 258.84 × 64.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.55x = 16,653.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,653.77/172.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.52

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