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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.22, 257.98 and 111.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.22, 257.98 and 111.12 is: 166.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.22 : 257.98 = 111.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.22/257.98 = 111.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.22x = 257.98 × 111.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.22x = 28,666.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,666.74/172.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.45

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