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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.80, 259.06 and 111.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.80, 259.06 and 111.14 is: 166.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.80 : 259.06 = 111.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.80/259.06 = 111.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.80x = 259.06 × 111.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.80x = 28,790.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,790.08/172.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.61

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