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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.91, 259.10 and 108.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.91, 259.10 and 108.65 is: 162.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.91 : 259.10 = 108.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.91/259.10 = 108.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.91x = 259.10 × 108.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.91x = 28,150.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,150.88/172.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.81

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