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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.02, 257.96 and 133.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.02, 257.96 and 133.55 is: 200.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.02 : 257.96 = 133.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.02/257.96 = 133.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.02x = 257.96 × 133.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.02x = 34,449.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,449.60/172.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.27

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