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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.65, 258.90 and 64.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.65, 258.90 and 64.37 is: 96.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.65 : 258.90 = 64.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.65/258.90 = 64.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.65x = 258.90 × 64.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.65x = 16,664.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,664.10/172.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.52

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