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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.16, 258.40 and 133.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.16, 258.40 and 133.51 is: 200.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.16 : 258.40 = 133.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.16/258.40 = 133.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.16x = 258.40 × 133.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.16x = 34,498.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,498.98/172.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.39

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