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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.16, 257.97 and 133.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.16, 257.97 and 133.55 is: 200.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.16 : 257.97 = 133.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.16/257.97 = 133.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.16x = 257.97 × 133.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.16x = 34,451.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,451.89/172.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.12

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