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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.18, 257.75 and 111.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.18, 257.75 and 111.19 is: 166.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.18 : 257.75 = 111.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.18/257.75 = 111.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.18x = 257.75 × 111.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.18x = 28,657.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,657.38/172.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.44

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