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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.68, 258.49 and 111.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.68, 258.49 and 111.69 is: 167.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.68 : 258.49 = 111.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.68/258.49 = 111.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.68x = 258.49 × 111.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.68x = 28,870.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,870.75/172.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.19

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