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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.83, 257.62 and 165.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.83, 257.62 and 165.54 is: 246.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.83 : 257.62 = 165.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.83/257.62 = 165.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.83x = 257.62 × 165.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.83x = 42,646.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,646.00/172.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.75

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