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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.68, 258.42 and 107.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.68, 258.42 and 107.65 is: 161.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.68 : 258.42 = 107.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.68/258.42 = 107.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.68x = 258.42 × 107.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.68x = 27,818.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,818.91/172.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.10

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