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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.22, 257.99 and 111.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.22, 257.99 and 111.22 is: 166.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.22 : 257.99 = 111.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.22/257.99 = 111.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.22x = 257.99 × 111.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.22x = 28,692.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,692.45/172.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.61

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