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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.53, 258.48 and 111.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.53, 258.48 and 111.60 is: 167.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.53 : 258.48 = 111.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.53/258.48 = 111.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.53x = 258.48 × 111.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.53x = 28,846.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,846.37/172.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.20

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