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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.12, 258.30 and 108.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.12, 258.30 and 108.04 is: 162.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.12 : 258.30 = 108.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.12/258.30 = 108.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.12x = 258.30 × 108.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.12x = 27,906.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,906.73/172.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.14

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