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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.03, 258.23 and 111.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.03, 258.23 and 111.01 is: 166.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.03 : 258.23 = 111.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.03/258.23 = 111.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.03x = 258.23 × 111.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.03x = 28,666.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,666.11/172.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.63

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