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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.57, 258.99 and 118.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.57, 258.99 and 118.57 is: 177.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.57 : 258.99 = 118.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.57/258.99 = 118.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.57x = 258.99 × 118.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.57x = 30,708.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,708.44/172.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.95

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