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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.91, 259.47 and 111.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.91, 259.47 and 111.96 is: 168.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.91 : 259.47 = 111.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.91/259.47 = 111.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.91x = 259.47 × 111.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.91x = 29,050.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,050.26/172.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.01

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