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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.50, 258.89 and 100.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.50, 258.89 and 100.41 is: 150.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.50 : 258.89 = 100.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.50/258.89 = 100.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.50x = 258.89 × 100.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.50x = 25,994.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,994.64/172.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.69

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