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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.89, 259.61 and 164.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.89, 259.61 and 164.89 is: 247.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.89 : 259.61 = 164.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.89/259.61 = 164.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.89x = 259.61 × 164.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.89x = 42,807.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,807.09/172.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.60

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