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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.12, 258.03 and 114.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.12, 258.03 and 114.33 is: 171.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.12 : 258.03 = 114.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.12/258.03 = 114.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.12x = 258.03 × 114.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.12x = 29,500.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,500.00/172.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.39

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