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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.10, 257.78 and 107.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.10, 257.78 and 107.66 is: 161.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.10 : 257.78 = 107.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.10/257.78 = 107.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.10x = 257.78 × 107.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.10x = 27,752.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,752.59/172.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.26

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