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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.73, 258.76 and 104.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.73, 258.76 and 104.05 is: 155.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.73 : 258.76 = 104.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.73/258.76 = 104.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.73x = 258.76 × 104.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.73x = 26,923.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,923.98/172.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.87

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