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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.80, 258.12 and 167.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.80, 258.12 and 167.94 is: 250.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.80 : 258.12 = 167.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.80/258.12 = 167.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.80x = 258.12 × 167.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.80x = 43,348.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,348.67/172.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.86

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