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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.15, 257.70 and 111.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.15, 257.70 and 111.33 is: 166.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.15 : 257.70 = 111.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.15/257.70 = 111.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.15x = 257.70 × 111.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.15x = 28,689.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,689.74/172.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.66

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