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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.06, 257.85 and 107.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.06, 257.85 and 107.05 is: 160.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.06 : 257.85 = 107.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.06/257.85 = 107.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.06x = 257.85 × 107.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.06x = 27,602.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,602.84/172.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.43

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