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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.72, 258.58 and 111.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.72, 258.58 and 111.76 is: 167.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.72 : 258.58 = 111.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.72/258.58 = 111.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.72x = 258.58 × 111.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.72x = 28,898.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,898.90/172.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.32

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