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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.24, 258.46 and 133.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.24, 258.46 and 133.80 is: 200.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.24 : 258.46 = 133.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.24/258.46 = 133.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.24x = 258.46 × 133.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.24x = 34,581.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,581.61/172.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.77

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