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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.13, 258.20 and 104.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.13, 258.20 and 104.09 is: 156.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.13 : 258.20 = 104.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.13/258.20 = 104.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.13x = 258.20 × 104.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.13x = 26,874.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,874.23/172.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.13

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