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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.11, 258.07 and 114.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.11, 258.07 and 114.13 is: 171.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.11 : 258.07 = 114.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.11/258.07 = 114.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.11x = 258.07 × 114.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.11x = 29,453.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,453.53/172.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.13

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