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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.06, 256.45 and 135.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.06, 256.45 and 135.34 is: 201.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.06 : 256.45 = 135.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.06/256.45 = 135.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.06x = 256.45 × 135.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.06x = 34,707.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,707.94/172.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.72

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