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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.08, 257.77 and 103.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.08, 257.77 and 103.39 is: 154.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.08 : 257.77 = 103.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.08/257.77 = 103.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.08x = 257.77 × 103.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.08x = 26,650.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,650.84/172.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.87

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