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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.63, 258.98 and 64.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.63, 258.98 and 64.43 is: 96.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.63 : 258.98 = 64.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.63/258.98 = 64.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.63x = 258.98 × 64.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.63x = 16,685.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,685.44/172.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.65

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