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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.26, 258.57 and 160.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.26, 258.57 and 160.11 is: 240.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.26 : 258.57 = 160.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.26/258.57 = 160.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.26x = 258.57 × 160.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.26x = 41,399.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,399.64/172.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.33

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