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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.14, 257.70 and 113.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.14, 257.70 and 113.64 is: 170.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.14 : 257.70 = 113.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.14/257.70 = 113.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.14x = 257.70 × 113.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.14x = 29,284.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,284.49/172.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.12

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