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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.60, 259.16 and 104.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.60, 259.16 and 104.43 is: 156.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.60 : 259.16 = 104.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.60/259.16 = 104.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.60x = 259.16 × 104.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.60x = 27,064.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,064.08/172.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.80

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