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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.63, 258.92 and 64.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.63, 258.92 and 64.40 is: 96.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.63 : 258.92 = 64.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.63/258.92 = 64.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.63x = 258.92 × 64.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.63x = 16,674.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,674.13/172.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.59

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