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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.72, 259.01 and 100.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.72, 259.01 and 100.63 is: 150.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.72 : 259.01 = 100.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.72/259.01 = 100.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.72x = 259.01 × 100.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.72x = 26,064.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,064.18/172.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.90

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