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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.22, 258.26 and 114.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.22, 258.26 and 114.53 is: 171.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.22 : 258.26 = 114.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.22/258.26 = 114.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.22x = 258.26 × 114.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.22x = 29,576.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,576.65/172.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.74

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