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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.35, 258.39 and 114.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.35, 258.39 and 114.48 is: 171.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.35 : 258.39 = 114.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.35/258.39 = 114.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.35x = 258.39 × 114.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.35x = 29,580.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,580.49/172.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.63

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