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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.83, 259.29 and 107.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.83, 259.29 and 107.85 is: 161.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.83 : 259.29 = 107.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.83/259.29 = 107.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.83x = 259.29 × 107.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.83x = 27,964.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,964.43/172.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.80

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