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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.76, 258.86 and 108.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.76, 258.86 and 108.52 is: 162.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.76 : 258.86 = 108.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.76/258.86 = 108.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.76x = 258.86 × 108.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.76x = 28,091.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,091.49/172.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.60

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