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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.67, 258.80 and 100.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.67, 258.80 and 100.58 is: 150.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.67 : 258.80 = 100.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.67/258.80 = 100.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.67x = 258.80 × 100.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.67x = 26,028.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,028.31/172.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.74

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