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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.31, 258.13 and 133.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.31, 258.13 and 133.60 is: 200.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.31 : 258.13 = 133.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.31/258.13 = 133.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.31x = 258.13 × 133.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.31x = 34,485.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,485.82/172.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.14

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