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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.63, 258.68 and 104.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.63, 258.68 and 104.07 is: 155.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.63 : 258.68 = 104.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.63/258.68 = 104.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.63x = 258.68 × 104.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.63x = 26,920.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,920.83/172.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.95

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