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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.06, 257.86 and 111.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.06, 257.86 and 111.06 is: 166.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.06 : 257.86 = 111.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.06/257.86 = 111.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.06x = 257.86 × 111.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.06x = 28,637.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,637.93/172.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.44

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