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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.29, 258.30 and 100.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.29, 258.30 and 100.11 is: 150.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.29 : 258.30 = 100.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.29/258.30 = 100.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.29x = 258.30 × 100.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.29x = 25,858.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,858.41/172.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.09

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