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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.72, 258.74 and 107.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.72, 258.74 and 107.41 is: 160.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.72 : 258.74 = 107.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.72/258.74 = 107.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.72x = 258.74 × 107.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.72x = 27,791.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,791.57/172.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.91

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