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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.26, 257.97 and 111.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.26, 257.97 and 111.21 is: 166.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.26 : 257.97 = 111.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.26/257.97 = 111.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.26x = 257.97 × 111.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.26x = 28,689.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,689.26/172.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.54

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