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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.45, 258.57 and 104.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.45, 258.57 and 104.11 is: 156.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.45 : 258.57 = 104.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.45/258.57 = 104.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.45x = 258.57 × 104.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.45x = 26,919.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,919.72/172.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.10

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