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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.38, 258.39 and 114.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.38, 258.39 and 114.66 is: 171.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.38 : 258.39 = 114.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.38/258.39 = 114.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.38x = 258.39 × 114.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.38x = 29,627.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,627.00/172.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.87

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