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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.07, 258.24 and 118.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.07, 258.24 and 118.07 is: 177.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.07 : 258.24 = 118.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.07/258.24 = 118.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.07x = 258.24 × 118.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.07x = 30,490.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,490.40/172.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.20

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