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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.59, 259.16 and 100.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.59, 259.16 and 100.50 is: 150.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.59 : 259.16 = 100.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.59/259.16 = 100.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.59x = 259.16 × 100.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.59x = 26,045.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,045.58/172.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.91

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