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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.38, 258.45 and 111.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.38, 258.45 and 111.54 is: 167.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.38 : 258.45 = 111.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.38/258.45 = 111.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.38x = 258.45 × 111.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.38x = 28,827.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,827.51/172.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.23

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