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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.48, 258.80 and 111.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.48, 258.80 and 111.64 is: 167.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.48 : 258.80 = 111.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.48/258.80 = 111.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.48x = 258.80 × 111.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.48x = 28,892.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,892.43/172.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.51

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