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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.47, 257.48 and 165.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.47, 257.48 and 165.99 is: 247.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.47 : 257.48 = 165.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.47/257.48 = 165.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.47x = 257.48 × 165.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.47x = 42,739.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,739.52/172.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.81

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