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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.91, 259.46 and 112.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.91, 259.46 and 112.16 is: 168.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.91 : 259.46 = 112.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.91/259.46 = 112.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.91x = 259.46 × 112.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.91x = 29,099.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,099.18/172.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.30

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