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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.29, 258.46 and 111.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.29, 258.46 and 111.54 is: 167.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.29 : 258.46 = 111.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.29/258.46 = 111.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.29x = 258.46 × 111.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.29x = 28,829.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,829.32/172.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.33

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