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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.60, 258.36 and 168.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.60, 258.36 and 168.48 is: 252.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.60 : 258.36 = 168.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.60/258.36 = 168.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.60x = 258.36 × 168.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.60x = 43,528.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,528.49/172.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.19

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