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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.68, 258.63 and 163.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.68, 258.63 and 163.23 is: 244.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.68 : 258.63 = 163.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.68/258.63 = 163.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.68x = 258.63 × 163.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.68x = 42,216.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,216.17/172.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.48

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