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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.08, 258.01 and 103.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.08, 258.01 and 103.61 is: 155.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.08 : 258.01 = 103.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.08/258.01 = 103.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.08x = 258.01 × 103.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.08x = 26,732.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,732.80/172.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.35

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