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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.19, 256.82 and 163.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.19, 256.82 and 163.07 is: 243.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.19 : 256.82 = 163.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.19/256.82 = 163.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.19x = 256.82 × 163.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.19x = 41,879.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,879.64/172.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.22

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