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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.64, 258.94 and 58.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.64, 258.94 and 58.64 is: 87.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.64 : 258.94 = 58.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.64/258.94 = 58.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.64x = 258.94 × 58.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.64x = 15,184.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,184.24/172.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.95

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