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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.58, 259.19 and 104.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.58, 259.19 and 104.22 is: 156.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.58 : 259.19 = 104.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.58/259.19 = 104.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.58x = 259.19 × 104.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.58x = 27,012.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,012.26/172.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.52

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