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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.32, 258.36 and 111.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.32, 258.36 and 111.42 is: 167.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.32 : 258.36 = 111.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.32/258.36 = 111.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.32x = 258.36 × 111.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.32x = 28,785.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,785.18/172.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.05

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