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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.32, 258.52 and 100.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.32, 258.52 and 100.24 is: 150.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.32 : 258.52 = 100.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.32/258.52 = 100.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.32x = 258.52 × 100.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.32x = 25,914.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,914.04/172.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.38

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