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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.02, 258.03 and 103.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.02, 258.03 and 103.60 is: 155.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.02 : 258.03 = 103.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.02/258.03 = 103.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.02x = 258.03 × 103.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.02x = 26,732.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,732.23/172.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.40

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