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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.70, 259.02 and 104.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.70, 259.02 and 104.66 is: 156.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.70 : 259.02 = 104.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.70/259.02 = 104.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.70x = 259.02 × 104.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.70x = 27,109.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,109.03/172.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.97

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