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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.18, 258.27 and 100.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.18, 258.27 and 100.18 is: 150.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.18 : 258.27 = 100.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.18/258.27 = 100.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.18x = 258.27 × 100.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.18x = 25,873.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,873.49/172.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.27

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