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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.25, 258.60 and 132.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.25, 258.60 and 132.67 is: 199.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.25 : 258.60 = 132.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.25/258.60 = 132.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.25x = 258.60 × 132.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.25x = 34,308.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,308.46/172.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.18

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