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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.26, 258.51 and 111.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.26, 258.51 and 111.42 is: 167.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.26 : 258.51 = 111.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.26/258.51 = 111.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.26x = 258.51 × 111.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.26x = 28,803.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,803.18/172.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.21

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