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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.94, 258.90 and 111.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.94, 258.90 and 111.89 is: 167.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.94 : 258.90 = 111.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.94/258.90 = 111.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.94x = 258.90 × 111.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.94x = 28,968.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,968.55/172.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.51

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