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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.08, 258.30 and 108

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.08, 258.30 and 108 is: 162.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.08 : 258.30 = 108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.08/258.30 = 108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.08x = 258.30 × 108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.08x = 27,896.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,896.40/172.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.11

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