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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.88, 258.19 and 163.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.88, 258.19 and 163.57 is: 244.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.88 : 258.19 = 163.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.88/258.19 = 163.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.88x = 258.19 × 163.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.88x = 42,232.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,232.14/172.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.29

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