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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.48, 259.08 and 163.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.48, 259.08 and 163.12 is: 245.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.48 : 259.08 = 163.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.48/259.08 = 163.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.48x = 259.08 × 163.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.48x = 42,261.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,261.13/172.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.02

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