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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.18, 257.94 and 106.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.18, 257.94 and 106.97 is: 160.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.18 : 257.94 = 106.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.18/257.94 = 106.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.18x = 257.94 × 106.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.18x = 27,592.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,592.49/172.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.26

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