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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.49, 258.83 and 111.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.49, 258.83 and 111.63 is: 167.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.49 : 258.83 = 111.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.49/258.83 = 111.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.49x = 258.83 × 111.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.49x = 28,892.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,892.63/172.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.51

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