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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.43, 258.74 and 111.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.43, 258.74 and 111.48 is: 167.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.43 : 258.74 = 111.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.43/258.74 = 111.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.43x = 258.74 × 111.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.43x = 28,844.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,844.61/172.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.29

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