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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.90, 258.98 and 107.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.90, 258.98 and 107.93 is: 161.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.90 : 258.98 = 107.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.90/258.98 = 107.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.90x = 258.98 × 107.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.90x = 27,951.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,951.82/172.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.66

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