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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.01, 257.46 and 163.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.01, 257.46 and 163.10 is: 244.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.01 : 257.46 = 163.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.01/257.46 = 163.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.01x = 257.46 × 163.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.01x = 41,991.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,991.73/172.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.12

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