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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.24, 258.64 and 164.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.24, 258.64 and 164.04 is: 246.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.24 : 258.64 = 164.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.24/258.64 = 164.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.24x = 258.64 × 164.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.24x = 42,427.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,427.31/172.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.33

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