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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.36, 258.90 and 100.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.36, 258.90 and 100.18 is: 150.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.36 : 258.90 = 100.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.36/258.90 = 100.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.36x = 258.90 × 100.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.36x = 25,936.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,936.60/172.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.48

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