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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.71, 259.03 and 107.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.71, 259.03 and 107.68 is: 161.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.71 : 259.03 = 107.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.71/259.03 = 107.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.71x = 259.03 × 107.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.71x = 27,892.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,892.30/172.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.49

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