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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.82, 259.29 and 163.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.82, 259.29 and 163.77 is: 245.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.82 : 259.29 = 163.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.82/259.29 = 163.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.82x = 259.29 × 163.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.82x = 42,463.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,463.92/172.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.72

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