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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.90, 259.02 and 167.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.90, 259.02 and 167.11 is: 250.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.90 : 259.02 = 167.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.90/259.02 = 167.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.90x = 259.02 × 167.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.90x = 43,284.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,284.83/172.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.35

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