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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.62, 258.38 and 111.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.62, 258.38 and 111.66 is: 167.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.62 : 258.38 = 111.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.62/258.38 = 111.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.62x = 258.38 × 111.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.62x = 28,850.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,850.71/172.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.13

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