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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.48, 258.07 and 106.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.48, 258.07 and 106.61 is: 159.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.48 : 258.07 = 106.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.48/258.07 = 106.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.48x = 258.07 × 106.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.48x = 27,512.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,512.84/172.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.51

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