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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.53, 259.20 and 100.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.53, 259.20 and 100.44 is: 150.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.53 : 259.20 = 100.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.53/259.20 = 100.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.53x = 259.20 × 100.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.53x = 26,034.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,034.05/172.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.90

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