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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.48, 258.48 and 111.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.48, 258.48 and 111.44 is: 167.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.48 : 258.48 = 111.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.48/258.48 = 111.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.48x = 258.48 × 111.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.48x = 28,805.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,805.01/172.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.00

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