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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.58, 258.88 and 64.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.58, 258.88 and 64.36 is: 96.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.58 : 258.88 = 64.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.58/258.88 = 64.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.58x = 258.88 × 64.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.58x = 16,660.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,660.06/172.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.54

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