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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.76, 258.90 and 104.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.76, 258.90 and 104.36 is: 156.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.76 : 258.90 = 104.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.76/258.90 = 104.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.76x = 258.90 × 104.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.76x = 27,018.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,018.80/172.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.40

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