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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.22, 258.34 and 104.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.22, 258.34 and 104.18 is: 156.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.22 : 258.34 = 104.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.22/258.34 = 104.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.22x = 258.34 × 104.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.22x = 26,913.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,913.86/172.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.28

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