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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.07, 257.99 and 164.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.07, 257.99 and 164.57 is: 246.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.07 : 257.99 = 164.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.07/257.99 = 164.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.07x = 257.99 × 164.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.07x = 42,458.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,458.47/172.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.76

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