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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.10, 257.82 and 133.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.10, 257.82 and 133.56 is: 200.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.10 : 257.82 = 133.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.10/257.82 = 133.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.10x = 257.82 × 133.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.10x = 34,434.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,434.44/172.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.08

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