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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.45, 258.58 and 107.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.45, 258.58 and 107.29 is: 160.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.45 : 258.58 = 107.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.45/258.58 = 107.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.45x = 258.58 × 107.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.45x = 27,743.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,743.05/172.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.88

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