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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.74, 258.50 and 107.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.74, 258.50 and 107.68 is: 161.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.74 : 258.50 = 107.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.74/258.50 = 107.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.74x = 258.50 × 107.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.74x = 27,834.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,834.74/172.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.14

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