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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.88, 257.83 and 133.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.88, 257.83 and 133.27 is: 199.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.88 : 257.83 = 133.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.88/257.83 = 133.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.88x = 257.83 × 133.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.88x = 34,360.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,360.66/171.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.91

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