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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172, 258.18 and 111.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172, 258.18 and 111.34 is: 167.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172 : 258.18 = 111.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172/258.18 = 111.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172x = 258.18 × 111.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172x = 28,745.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,745.76/172
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.13

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