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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.65, 258.81 and 64.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.65, 258.81 and 64.41 is: 96.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.65 : 258.81 = 64.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.65/258.81 = 64.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.65x = 258.81 × 64.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.65x = 16,669.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,669.95/172.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.55

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