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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.41, 258.92 and 104.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.41, 258.92 and 104.07 is: 156.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.41 : 258.92 = 104.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.41/258.92 = 104.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.41x = 258.92 × 104.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.41x = 26,945.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,945.28/172.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.29

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