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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.90, 259.26 and 104.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.90, 259.26 and 104.50 is: 156.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.90 : 259.26 = 104.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.90/259.26 = 104.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.90x = 259.26 × 104.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.90x = 27,092.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,092.67/172.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.70

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