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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172, 257.76 and 103.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172, 257.76 and 103.54 is: 155.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172 : 257.76 = 103.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172/257.76 = 103.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172x = 257.76 × 103.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172x = 26,688.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,688.47/172
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.17

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