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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.40, 258.44 and 108.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.40, 258.44 and 108.14 is: 162.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.40 : 258.44 = 108.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.40/258.44 = 108.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.40x = 258.44 × 108.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.40x = 27,947.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,947.70/172.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.11

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