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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.98, 258.84 and 109.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.98, 258.84 and 109.36 is: 163.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.98 : 258.84 = 109.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.98/258.84 = 109.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.98x = 258.84 × 109.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.98x = 28,306.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,306.74/172.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.64

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