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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.92, 258.19 and 103.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.92, 258.19 and 103.28 is: 155.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.92 : 258.19 = 103.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.92/258.19 = 103.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.92x = 258.19 × 103.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.92x = 26,664.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,664.31/171.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.09

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