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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.36, 257.96 and 108.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.36, 257.96 and 108.28 is: 162.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.36 : 257.96 = 108.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.36/257.96 = 108.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.36x = 257.96 × 108.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.36x = 27,931.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,931.91/172.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.06

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