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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.22, 258.43 and 114.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.22, 258.43 and 114.47 is: 171.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.22 : 258.43 = 114.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.22/258.43 = 114.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.22x = 258.43 × 114.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.22x = 29,583.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,583.52/172.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.77

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