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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.14, 257.82 and 107

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.14, 257.82 and 107 is: 160.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.14 : 257.82 = 107 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.14/257.82 = 107/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.14x = 257.82 × 107
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.14x = 27,586.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,586.74/172.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.26

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