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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.24, 258.29 and 107.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.24, 258.29 and 107.15 is: 160.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.24 : 258.29 = 107.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.24/258.29 = 107.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.24x = 258.29 × 107.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.24x = 27,674.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,674.35/172.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.67

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