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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.30, 258.04 and 100.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.30, 258.04 and 100.08 is: 149.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.30 : 258.04 = 100.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.30/258.04 = 100.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.30x = 258.04 × 100.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.30x = 25,824.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,824.64/172.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.88

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