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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.41, 258.21 and 111.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.41, 258.21 and 111.26 is: 166.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.41 : 258.21 = 111.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.41/258.21 = 111.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.41x = 258.21 × 111.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.41x = 28,727.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,727.15/172.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.62

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