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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.09, 258.01 and 114.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.09, 258.01 and 114.24 is: 171.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.09 : 258.01 = 114.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.09/258.01 = 114.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.09x = 258.01 × 114.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.09x = 29,475.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,475.06/172.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.28

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