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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.45, 258.68 and 162.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.45, 258.68 and 162.19 is: 243.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.45 : 258.68 = 162.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.45/258.68 = 162.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.45x = 258.68 × 162.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.45x = 41,955.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,955.31/172.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.29

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