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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.03, 258.02 and 111.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.03, 258.02 and 111.59 is: 167.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.03 : 258.02 = 111.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.03/258.02 = 111.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.03x = 258.02 × 111.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.03x = 28,792.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,792.45/172.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.37

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