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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.96, 259.52 and 141.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.96, 259.52 and 141.12 is: 211.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.96 : 259.52 = 141.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.96/259.52 = 141.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.96x = 259.52 × 141.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.96x = 36,623.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,623.46/172.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.75

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