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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.13, 257.72 and 110.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.13, 257.72 and 110.97 is: 166.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.13 : 257.72 = 110.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.13/257.72 = 110.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.13x = 257.72 × 110.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.13x = 28,598.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,598.63/172.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.15

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