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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.59, 258.47 and 104.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.59, 258.47 and 104.04 is: 155.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.59 : 258.47 = 104.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.59/258.47 = 104.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.59x = 258.47 × 104.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.59x = 26,891.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,891.22/172.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.81

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