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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.65, 259.17 and 100.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.65, 259.17 and 100.56 is: 150.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.65 : 259.17 = 100.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.65/259.17 = 100.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.65x = 259.17 × 100.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.65x = 26,060.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,060.84/172.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.95

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