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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.51, 258.63 and 108.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.51, 258.63 and 108.25 is: 162.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.51 : 258.63 = 108.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.51/258.63 = 108.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.51x = 258.63 × 108.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.51x = 27,996.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,996.70/172.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.29

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