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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.60, 258.32 and 133.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.60, 258.32 and 133.30 is: 200.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.60 : 258.32 = 133.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.60/258.32 = 133.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.60x = 258.32 × 133.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.60x = 34,434.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,434.06/171.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.66

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