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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.14, 257.61 and 107.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.14, 257.61 and 107.10 is: 160.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.14 : 257.61 = 107.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.14/257.61 = 107.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.14x = 257.61 × 107.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.14x = 27,590.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,590.03/172.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.28

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