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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.80, 259.20 and 162

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.80, 259.20 and 162 is: 243

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.80 : 259.20 = 162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.80/259.20 = 162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.80x = 259.20 × 162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.80x = 41,990.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,990.40/172.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243

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