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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.39, 257.98 and 107.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.39, 257.98 and 107.35 is: 160.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.39 : 257.98 = 107.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.39/257.98 = 107.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.39x = 257.98 × 107.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.39x = 27,694.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,694.15/172.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.65

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