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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.44, 258.48 and 111.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.44, 258.48 and 111.78 is: 167.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.44 : 258.48 = 111.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.44/258.48 = 111.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.44x = 258.48 × 111.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.44x = 28,892.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,892.89/172.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.55

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