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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.17, 258.17 and 108.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.17, 258.17 and 108.09 is: 162.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.17 : 258.17 = 108.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.17/258.17 = 108.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.17x = 258.17 × 108.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.17x = 27,905.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,905.05/172.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.08

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