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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.04, 258.03 and 106.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.04, 258.03 and 106.11 is: 159.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.04 : 258.03 = 106.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.04/258.03 = 106.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.04x = 258.03 × 106.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.04x = 27,379.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,379.56/172.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.15

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