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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.54, 258.94 and 104.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.54, 258.94 and 104.14 is: 156.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.54 : 258.94 = 104.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.54/258.94 = 104.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.54x = 258.94 × 104.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.54x = 26,964.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,964.72/172.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.29

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