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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.69, 258.96 and 64.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.69, 258.96 and 64.44 is: 96.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.69 : 258.96 = 64.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.69/258.96 = 64.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.69x = 258.96 × 64.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.69x = 16,687.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,687.38/172.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.63

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