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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.18, 258.10 and 111.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.18, 258.10 and 111.35 is: 166.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.18 : 258.10 = 111.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.18/258.10 = 111.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.18x = 258.10 × 111.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.18x = 28,739.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,739.80/172.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.92

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