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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.28, 258.44 and 100.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.28, 258.44 and 100.10 is: 150.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.28 : 258.44 = 100.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.28/258.44 = 100.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.28x = 258.44 × 100.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.28x = 25,869.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,869.84/172.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.16

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