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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.70, 258.66 and 165.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.70, 258.66 and 165.14 is: 247.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.70 : 258.66 = 165.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.70/258.66 = 165.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.70x = 258.66 × 165.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.70x = 42,715.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,715.11/172.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.34

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