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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.42, 258.54 and 108.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.42, 258.54 and 108.34 is: 162.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.42 : 258.54 = 108.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.42/258.54 = 108.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.42x = 258.54 × 108.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.42x = 28,010.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,010.22/172.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.45

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