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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.36, 238.02 and 133.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.36, 238.02 and 133.72 is: 184.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.36 : 238.02 = 133.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.36/238.02 = 133.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.36x = 238.02 × 133.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.36x = 31,828.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,828.03/172.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.66

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