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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.83, 258.90 and 104.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.83, 258.90 and 104.19 is: 156.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.83 : 258.90 = 104.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.83/258.90 = 104.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.83x = 258.90 × 104.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.83x = 26,973.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,973.43/172.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.07

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