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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.77, 259.16 and 101.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.77, 259.16 and 101.09 is: 151.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.77 : 259.16 = 101.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.77/259.16 = 101.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.77x = 259.16 × 101.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.77x = 26,196.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,196.68/172.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.63

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