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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.29, 258.21 and 103.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.29, 258.21 and 103.84 is: 155.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.29 : 258.21 = 103.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.29/258.21 = 103.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.29x = 258.21 × 103.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.29x = 26,811.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,811.88/172.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.62

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