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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.77, 258.50 and 163.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.77, 258.50 and 163.50 is: 244.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.77 : 258.50 = 163.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.77/258.50 = 163.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.77x = 258.50 × 163.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.77x = 42,262.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,262.64/172.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.63

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