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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.99, 259.49 and 109.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.99, 259.49 and 109.27 is: 163.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.99 : 259.49 = 109.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.99/259.49 = 109.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.99x = 259.49 × 109.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.99x = 28,354.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,354.47/172.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.91

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