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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.68, 258.84 and 64.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.68, 258.84 and 64.40 is: 96.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.68 : 258.84 = 64.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.68/258.84 = 64.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.68x = 258.84 × 64.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.68x = 16,669.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,669.30/172.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.53

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