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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.61, 258.70 and 100.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.61, 258.70 and 100.32 is: 150.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.61 : 258.70 = 100.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.61/258.70 = 100.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.61x = 258.70 × 100.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.61x = 25,952.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,952.78/172.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.36

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