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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.91, 259.09 and 111.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.91, 259.09 and 111.85 is: 167.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.91 : 259.09 = 111.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.91/259.09 = 111.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.91x = 259.09 × 111.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.91x = 28,979.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,979.22/172.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.60

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