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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.52, 258.84 and 110.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.52, 258.84 and 110.80 is: 166.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.52 : 258.84 = 110.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.52/258.84 = 110.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.52x = 258.84 × 110.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.52x = 28,679.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,679.47/172.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.24

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