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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.08, 257.76 and 111.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.08, 257.76 and 111.06 is: 166.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.08 : 257.76 = 111.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.08/257.76 = 111.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.08x = 257.76 × 111.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.08x = 28,626.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,626.83/172.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.36

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