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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.94, 259.62 and 118.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.94, 259.62 and 118.10 is: 177.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.94 : 259.62 = 118.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.94/259.62 = 118.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.94x = 259.62 × 118.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.94x = 30,661.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,661.12/172.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.29

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