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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.52, 258.36 and 100.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.52, 258.36 and 100.28 is: 150.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.52 : 258.36 = 100.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.52/258.36 = 100.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.52x = 258.36 × 100.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.52x = 25,908.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,908.34/172.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.18

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